Creating Boundaries with your Adult Children

Summary

Create a healthy relationship with your adult child through clear boundaries and expectations.

As your child becomes a young adult, your role must evolve to meet their ongoing, changing needs. But what exactly are these new needs and how have they changed? How can you support them fully while still protecting yourself? What are the rules when they are living in the family home?

That’s where this book comes in.

It’s your resource for deeply connecting with your adult child while setting clear boundaries, and nurturing an even stronger bond.

Inside you'll discover:

• The 9-step EMPOWERED action plan to set boundaries that will strengthen your relationship with your adult child in the long term


• The importance of embracing your changing role as your child becomes an adult


• Clear criteria to help you determine when and how to offer help – and equally important, when it's best to step back and allow your adult child to navigate their own path


• Engaging exercises and practical worksheets to solidify your understanding and put your newfound knowledge into action right away


• A four-step process to create a personalized boundary action plan that works for both you and your adult child


• Effective communication strategies to express your boundaries in a constructive and respectful manner


• 5 practical strategies to enforce your boundaries when they are repeatedly crossed, without guilt or strain


• Insights into possible reasons for disrespectful behavior from your adult child and effective ways to respond and rectify the situation

And much more.

Healthy boundaries foster respect, understanding, and open communication within your relationship.

This book will help you figure out where and how to draw the line so you can avoid resentment, find peace, and empower your adult child to live their own life.