Roots & Wings

Am I losing them to the internet?

Do they still actually need me?

He used to tell me everything, now I get one-word answers. What changed?

How can I get my 10-year-old to talk to me more?

How do I apologize to my kid when I mess up?

How do I build trust with my preteen?

How do I connect with my 10-year-old son/daughter?

How do I talk about puberty and changing bodies?

How much independence should a 10-year-old have?

I feel like I'm grieving the little kid they used to be. Is that weird?

I feel like all we do is argue about schoolwork and chores.

I'm worried I'm repeating the same mistakes my parents made with me.

Is it normal for my 10-year-old to prefer friends over family?

Is it normal that my son doesn't want to hug me anymore?

My 10-year-old daughter is becoming so secretive.

My 10-year-old told me I'm embarrassing. How do I not take that personally?

My 10yo is starting to get an attitude, how do I handle it?

My child says 'I know' to everything I say. What do I do?

She seems so anxious and worried about what her friends think.

They're always on their tablet/phone. How do I connect?

What are some fun activities to do with a 10-year-old?

What are the biggest challenges of parenting a 10-year-old?

What if they don't like me as a person?

Why is my 10-year-old so moody all of a sudden?

Am I losing my child forever?

At what age should a teenager have privacy?

Does my teenager still need me?

He (16M) used to tell me everything, and now I get one-word answers. What did I do wrong?

How can I connect with my teen when they're always in their room?

How can I tell my parents they are the ones hurting me?

How do I even start the conversation?

How do I give them space when I'm terrified they're going to make a huge mistake?

How do I handle the grief of my child growing up and not needing me in the same way?

How do I know if my teen is just being a teen or if they're depressed?

How do I rebuild trust with my teen after I violated their privacy?

How do I say what I need to say without crying?

How do I set boundaries around screen time without a huge fight?

How do I show them I love them when my old ways (hugs, praise) are rejected?

How do I talk to parents who are always busy or stressed?

How do I tell them I need therapy?

How do you discipline a teenager who is already distant?

How much space is normal for a teenager to need?

I feel like my kid hates me. Is this just a phase?

Is it normal for my teenager to lock their door?

Is my teenager's secretiveness a red flag?

Is this distance my fault?

My (48F) daughter (15F) told me to get out of her life. How do I even respond to that?

My teen says 'I need space.' What does that actually mean?

She's pulling away from the family completely. Should I be worried?

Should I check my teenager's phone if I'm worried?

What are some low-pressure ways to spend time with my quiet teenager?

What do I do when my teen won't talk to me?

What if giving them space just makes them drift further away?

What if they don't believe in mental health?

What if they get mad or yell at me?

What if they just don't understand?

What if they think I'm just being dramatic or looking for attention?

What's the best time and place to talk to them?

What's the difference between healthy independence and risky behavior?

Am I a bad person for wanting space from my family?

How can I get to know my parents as people, not just as 'Mom and Dad'?

How can I show them I love them, even if we don't talk much?

How do I deal with my parents' unsolicited advice about my life?

How do I forgive my parents for their mistakes?

How do I handle holidays when our relationship is strained?

How do I handle it when my parents are overly emotional or dependent on me?

How do I manage my parents' expectations about my future?

How do I set boundaries with my parents now that I live on my own?

How do I stop feeling guilty for living my own life?

How do I talk to my parents about things that hurt me in the past?

How do I visit home without falling back into old, childish roles?

How often should I call my parents after moving out?

Is it normal to feel distant from your parents after you move out?

My parents don't approve of my partner/career/choices. What do I do?

They use money to control me. How do I stop it?

What does a healthy adult relationship with parents even look like?

What if my parents are the ones who don't want to change?

Why do I feel like a guest in my own childhood home?

Why do my parents still treat me like a child?

Can my relationship with my parent ever be healthy?

DAE (Does Anyone Else) feel like they're grieving a parent who is still alive?

How do I deal with a narcissistic mother/father?

How do I handle holidays and family events?

How do I heal from childhood emotional neglect?

How do I set boundaries with my parents?

How do I stop feeling guilty for limiting contact?

How do I talk to my parent about the past without starting a fight?

I love my dad, but I can't stand being around him. What do I do?

Is it okay to not forgive my parents?

My parent apologized, but their behavior hasn't changed. Now what?

What are the signs of a toxic parent?

What does 'reparenting yourself' actually mean?

What if they get old and sick and I still feel this way?

Why do I still want their approval even though they always hurt me?

How do I balance the needs of my kids and my parents?

How do I deal with caregiver burnout?

How do I get power of attorney for my parent?

How do I talk to my siblings about sharing the responsibility?

How much does in-home care or assisted living cost?

What are the signs my parent can't live alone anymore?

What do I do if my parent refuses help?

What financial assistance is available for caregivers?

How can I ask for help without feeling guilty?

How do I know if I'm actually a burden or if it's just in my head?

How do I talk to my kids about this feeling without making them feel bad?

Is it normal to feel like a burden to your children?

What are the signs my child feels burdened by me?