"A much-needed guide for parents of people in their twenties and thirties from one of the world's leading developmental psychologists. Your child is now an adult, but your job as a parent is far from over. Instead, your role must evolve to meet their ongoing, changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs? And why are they so different now than they were when you were a young adult? This is the first comprehensive guide written for parents whose...

You never expect a son or daughter to cut ties and walk away from the family-- but it happens. McGregor helps parents of estranged adults plan ahead, prepare for emotional triggers, and prevail over setbacks and pain. With exercises derived from her work as a life coach and her own recovery, McGregor helps mothers and fathers who did their best to come to terms with their estranged adult child's choices, and regain their health and happiness.