2D For Parents Talking To Adult Children (NAPSA)—Ahelpful new book offers parents advice on what to say when “because I said so,” doesn’t work anymore. How To Talk To Your Adult Children About Really Important Things (Jossey-Bass, $17.95) offers parents the tools and a PT ATeA TI anr Bibata l aG a Specific Questions and Answers and Useful Things to Say insights to share advice in a way their adult children can hear. “We have to rememberthat our roles have changed,” says author Theresa Foy DiGeronimo. “Now we need to learn to give advice to our children as we would to a friend— as a way to help them see another point of view, mix it with their own, and maketheir own decision.” The book offers specific advice on subjects such as alternative lifestyles, cohabitation, financial self-reliance, relationships, moving back home, substance abuse, depression, and other challenging issues. Families can adapt the guidelines and advice to fit their unique circumstances. DiGeronimo hopes her readers will find insights and support in the book that may help them open and improve the lines of communication with their adult children. How To Talk To Your Adult Children About Really Important Things is available via online booksellers, at bookstores nation- wide, and directly from the publisher by calling 1-800-956-7739.
