Jonathan T. Rothwell and Telli Davoodi, two researchers at Gallup, recently carried out a study aimed at exploring the link ...

The challenges in the parent-child relationship are an essential part of learning. Even the most thoughtful and well-intentioned parent will experience conflict and disruption with their children.

Today’s newsletter explores how the parent-child relationship changes during the college years, and how to help guide students through all that college brings. Today’s college students will ...

In my practice that focuses on parent-adult child relationships, I find that today’s expectations of parents follow similar lines to those of the contemporary romantic ideal: the soulmate.

But, the parent-child relationship is always evolving, including negotiating -- and renegotiating -- power and control as children age. In fact, families have been preparing for these new role ...

However, estrangement from the adult child’s perspective offers an opportunity to demonstrate greater authority and autonomy in the relationship with the parent, set limits on hurtful behavior ...

Whether it's a pride thing or simply a misunderstanding, refusing to own up to your mistakes can really damage a parent-child relationship. "Apologizing teaches kids that respect goes both ways.