The Dos & Don'ts of Parenting Adult Kids

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the title—*another* book on parenting adult kids? But Sorenson’s approach hooked me within minutes. She doesn’t just tell you *what* to do (though the ‘Dos & Don’ts’ framework is brilliantly simple); she dismantles the *why* behind our worst impulses, like overtexting or ‘helpful’ unsolicited advice. The standout section on ‘financial enablement vs. support’ is worth the price alone—it’s the push some of us need to stop writing blank checks under the guise of ‘love.’ Nancy Higgins’ performance elevates the material. Her pacing is deliberate, giving weight to Sorenson’s more provocative points (like the idea that ‘being needed’ isn’t the same as being *useful*). My only critique? The production occasionally feels *too* polished—some of the real-life dialogue examples could’ve used more raw, unscripted energy to mirror the chaos of these relationships. And while Sorenson’s advice is gold, the audiobook skims over cultural differences in parenting norms, which might leave some listeners wanting more nuance. Still, for parents stuck in the ‘friend-or-authority’ limbo, this is the audio equivalent of a strong coffee: bracing, clarifying, and exactly what you didn’t know you needed.