Once a Parent, Always a Parent (Focus on the Family)

Rating:
Summary: A great realistic overview
Review: A very "down-to-earth" realistic overview of life with adult children in today's world and the challenges and victories we face together. The first 35 pages don't contain a lot of "meat" so skip over it or hang in there for the best part. Great suggestions,ideas, true stories, and loads of encouragement for both parents with struggling or "successful kids." Some of my favorities: specific examples of how to talk to your kids that would be more effective and get good results such as the chapter "Six Characteristics of a Nice No", another great chapter, "Dumb Decisions" (theirs) which weaves the Prodigal Son throughout, and the last two chapters which focus on reparenting the adult child and passing on the truth. This book is an easy-read and helpful no matter what your situation.

Rating:
Summary: A great realistic overview
Review: A very "down-to-earth" realistic overview of life with adult children in today's world and the challenges and victories we face together. The first 35 pages don't contain a lot of "meat" so skip over it or hang in there for the best part. Great suggestions,ideas, true stories, and loads of encouragement for both parents with struggling or "successful kids." Some of my favorities: specific examples of how to talk to your kids that would be more effective and get good results such as the chapter "Six Characteristics of a Nice No", another great chapter, "Dumb Decisions" (theirs) which weaves the Prodigal Son throughout, and the last two chapters which focus on reparenting the adult child and passing on the truth. This book is an easy-read and helpful no matter what your situation.

Rating:
Summary: Much needed encouragement!
Review: Covers almost any situation of dealing with adult children who aren't entirely gone from the nest. Helps reader sort out priorities and guidelines for one's own situation. Highly recommended!