Together we have ushered 6 kids into adulthood, experiencing all of the legal and relationship complications accompanying the 18th birthday milestone. From managing an appendectomy long distance to creating budgets and moving into their first apartments we have seen a lot of it. They want freedom, but they also want money and for you to make their dental appointments for them. Finding that balance can be challenging.
We have rounded up our best resources and blog posts to help you through this stage, and we invite you to browse through these posts and resources for parents of adult children.
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Resources for Parents of Adult Children
These resources will help you with some of the most important aspects of having adult children including preparing affordable documents like powers of attorney and HIPAA and FERPA releases. Then there are gift ideas and fun posts for how to spend different holidays with your adult children.
Mama Bear Legal Forms Review: NPP Reports
Adult children (18 and older) need legal paperwork for medical emergencies.
Adult Children Living at Home - Next Phase Parenting
Do you have a boomerang child?
5 Best Tips for Parenting Adult Children - Next Phase Parenting
When you think about how to be a good parent to your child, there are a couple of things to remember.
4 Best Books for Parenting Adult Children
While I am sorry I can’t give you a long list of the best books for parenting adult children, I will share with you what I have found.
Turning 18 Checklist
Find out what you need to do when your child turns 18 and becomes and adult! Download our free checklist!
Are Your College Kids Coming Home For Summer? 10 Tips For Success
Are your college kids coming home for summer -or any break? This can be a challenging time for all, so let’s break down some ways to deal with this adjustment.
10 Must Do Activities to Connect With Your College Student
Ideas for fun and activities to connect with your college student this summer or anytime.
Blog Posts for Parents of Adult Children: Gift Ideas
Sometimes it can be difficult to know what our older kids need or want. We are here to help!
25+ Best Gifts for College Graduates - Next Phase Parenting
Have a college grad?
17 Best Finance Books For Young Adults
A book is worth a thousand words...
40+ Best Gifts for Teens and College Students
Here are a great variety of gifts for your adult kids.
30+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teenagers and College Students
Need some stocking stuffers?
Blog Posts for Parents of Adult Children: Fun holiday ideas!
Plan fun holidays with your adult children -a whole new way to spend time with them!
5 Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Adult Children
Try some or all of these ways to celebrate the holidays with adult children. Discover fun things to do with adult children!
The Best Celebrate 4th of July with Adult Children
Your adult children are planning to be home for the Fourth! There are so many fun things to plan for!
9 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Young Adults
Having young adults make New Year’s Eve really fun! They’re old enough to stay up till midnight. Old enough to help with creating fun.
The Best 5 Ideas for Celebrating Easter with Adult Children
Your adult children are coming home for Easter! Yay! But, how do you make it a memorable and fun weekend for them?
9+ Valentine Ideas for Young Adults
Let’s show some Valentine love to our young adults with these Valentine ideas for young adults and Valentine gifts for young adults.
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