“What is adolescence for?” was the parent question. Without a pause, I replied: “Detachment.” Afterward, I took some time to reconsider my hasty response, and on further reflection, it rang true to me ...

Young adult detachment issues and separation guilt affect both generations. Explore how empty nest syndrome and young adults’ guilt intersect, and how families can navigate independence with empathy.

A story is told about the 19th century Danish philosopher, theologian and poet, Soren Kierkegaard, whose prodigious outpouring of writings — 25 books over the course of a decade — may have contributed ...