Parenting is a lifelong journey, not a destination. From the sleepless nights of infancy to the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, each stage brings its own set of joys and challenges. But perhaps the most complex—and least talked about—phase is parenting adult children. In this phase, the rules of engagement shift dramatically. The authority you once held gives way to a new role—one that requires more listening than lecturing, more support than supervision. Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shared how to navigate this transition with grace, using what she calls the “non-negotiables” of parenting adult kids.