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How to Deal with Meddling Parents

“We love his parents, but they have a way of creating chaos between the two of us that has gotten to the point that we are seriously considering divorce,” says Karen.“I see this scenario in my office frequently,” says psychologist Dr. Susan Hickman. “In most instances, the parents of the now adult child didn’t have good boundaries when they were raising their child.

The Teen Years Explained

One of the most important things you can do is understand adolescent brain development.

Just say the word “adolescent” in front of parents and you will likely get varied responses. Responses range from relief from surviving those years to sheer panic from those who are approaching that developmental stage. Everyone wishes they had a survival guide.Several years ago, The Center for Adolescent Health at Johns Hopkins University decided to create one.

4 Steps for Setting Good Boundaries

Just say the word boundaries and watch what happens to people’s faces. Some immediately become suspicious and negative while others believe they are a good thing. Why does this word elicit such opposing responses?“Many people view boundaries as a way to restrain them,” says relationship coach, Dr.