Secrets to Parenting Your Adult Child

MEd Williams

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• eBook ISBN:
  9781441214751
• Year: 2011

Parenting doesn't stop when the children grow up, and the nest doesn't always empty when or how parents thought it would. The role changes, but the sense of responsibility continues. Licensed counselor and life coach Nancy Williams draws from professional and personal experience, and also brings in the perspectives of young adults to guide readers in building healthy relationships with adult children. Her insight, encouragement, and advice will help readers navigate everything from prolonged adolescence and boundary struggles to disappointing choices our children make.

Table of contents

• Endorsements
• Dedication
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Notes
• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• 1: Step One: Know What You’re Getting Into
• 2: Be Their Coach Without Taking Charge
• 3: Create a Fresh Start
• 4: Set Healthy Boundaries—and Follow Through
• 5: Handle Disappointments With Care
• 6: Make Room for New Branches on the Family Tree
• 7: Bring Your Children Before the Lord
• 8: Manage Special Challenges With Education and Support
• 9: Give Yourself Some TLC
• 10: Leave a Positive Footprint
• 11: Offer Resources—When the Door Is Open
• 12: Keep the Welcome Mat Out
• The Next Chapter
• About the Author