A Guide to Healthy Relationships with Adult Children - by Kathy Koch & Sue Heimer (Paperback)

About the Book

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. This book shares biblical wisdom and practical instruction so these divinely given relationships can grow and heal. Readers explore:

• what adult children need from their parents
• how we may be hurting instead of helping
• how to offer yourself--and your kids--grace
• marriage, in-laws, and grandchildren
• how to grieve the loss of dreams
• when a child moves back home
• how to faithfully handle hot topics
• the heartache of a prodigal child
• the importance of hope and godly counsel . . . and more

This essential guidebook shows readers how to navigate real pain so they can love and guide their adult children.

Book 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 survey
• how we may be hurting instead of helping
• the danger of assumptions and unrealistic expectations
• how to work toward God-honoring communication
• how to offer yourself--and your kids--grace, mercy, and understanding
• complications caused by marriage, in-laws, and grandchildren
• how to grieve the loss of dreams
• how to successfully navigate a child moving back home
• when to assist with finances and when to refrain
• how to faithfully handle hot topics
• the heartache of a prodigal child
• the importance of hope, prayer support, and godly counsel

This 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.

About the Author

DR. KATHY KOCH (pronounced "cook") is the founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., where she uses her expertise in educational psychology to help parents inspire children in their unique strengths and to thrive in their identity. She is a prolific author and sought after speaker, known for addressing contemporary challenges in parenting and education with practical, faith-integrated strategies through books and nationwide speaking engagements. Her work emphasizes the integration of Christian principles, aiming to foster character growth, identity formation, and spiritual development in children. You can learn more and access her podcasts, books, and more at www.CelebrateKids.com.

SUE HEIMER is an author, counselor, Bible teacher, and international speaker. She is the founder and president of Leaving Your Legacy Ministries, a ministry to encourage and support women in every stage of life. For the past 17 years, Sue has been a sought-after conference and retreat speaker, inspiring thousands of women each year with her messages of hope. In 2023, she was the keynote presenter at over 30 women's conferences and retreats, with about 3000 women present and thousands more viewing online.