Parents who say 'I'm proud of you' and 'I love you' to their adult children usually get lots and lots of visits.

First things first, no parent is perfect. No matter how emotionally intelligent they are, how caring they are or how hard they try, they're going to make mistakes—and that’s okay. That doesn’t mean ...

How parents talk to their children isn’t just about discipline or practicality — it shapes emotional development, confidence and lifelong self-belief. What seems like an innocent or automatic phrase ...

The casual comments about appearance, gender roles and physical affection do more damage than you may realize.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the middle of a diaper change or during a teenage shouting contest, parents might dream of the day they are on the "same page" ...

Whether they're pushing for grandchildren or commenting on job choices, parents who say certain things to their adult kids are usually the ones who don't get many visits.

In the middle of a diaper change or during a teenage shouting contest, parents might dream of the day they are on the "same page" as their kids once they become adults. Yet, families don't all start ...