Publisher's Synopsis
No one said it would be this complicated . . . or hard . . . or painful. But there's real hope—and help.Parents envision harmonious, loving relationships with their kids as they grow into adulthood. But for many parents, this doesn't happen, and it's deeply disappointing. Many parent-adult child relationships are marked by tension, grief, and anger. While there are scores of books dedicated to parenting kids, there is a scarcity of help for parents who want to love and relate well to their adult children.In A Guide to Healthy Relationships with Adult Children, Dr. Kathy Koch and Sue Heimer share vulnerable illustrations, biblical wisdom, and practical instruction so these divinely given relationships can grow and heal. Readers explore:what adult children need from their parents—taken from research and a surveyhow we may be hurting instead of helpingthe danger of assumptions and unrealistic expectationshow to work toward God-honoring communicationhow to offer yourself—and your kids—grace, mercy, and understandingcomplications caused by marriage, in-laws, and grandchildrenhow to grieve the loss of dreamshow to successfully navigate a child moving back homewhen to assist with finances and when to refrainhow to faithfully handle hot topicsthe heartache of a prodigal childthe importance of hope, prayer support, and godly counselThis essential guidebook shows readers how to navigate real pain so they can love and guide their adult children. What's the key to healthy relationships with your children? You don't have to keep wandering in the dark. The authors provide real hope, sharing proven strategies for less conflict and more peace.
