Remember how easy it was to love and parent your children when they were little? When your child was just learning to walk, you knew what to do. You did not overthink. You took their hand in yours. You knew you would eventually have to let go and they might fall, but you also knew they would master walking over time. If your child fell, you would hug them and reassure them that everything would be alright. But now they are adults, “parenting” became “being a parent,” which complicated the relationship.
We will always be more than a friend to our adult children. Although we don’t always make the rules anymore, you will always think about what is best for them, worry about them, and try to help them when they need it.
The complexities of balancing being a parent and a friend will last for the rest of our lives.
It’s harder to love and parent your children when they’re adults. Now, you often feel triggered and insecure about how to show your love because you fear your child may fall and not manage to get up. If your child has ADHD or ADD, you have the added worry that your child will fail to be happy and independent.
I’m here to remind you how to love your adult child even when it’s hard!
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