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Adult Children Conversations


Your baby isn't a baby anymore! She's an adult now, making her way for the first time on her own. WebMD's Dr. Charlotte Grayson Mathis says there are a few conversations you should have with your child to prepare her for the road ahead.

Living on Their Own

Talk to your adult child about how to survive in the real world on their own. While we might take some things for granted—like how to use a washing machine—you need to make sure your child knows, too! You should also teach her how to keep her home or apartment clean and organized—and throwing in a cooking lesson or two won't hurt either.