Editorial Policy

Still Talking publishes practical guidance for parents who want a respectful relationship with their adult children. We favor fewer, better articles over publishing for volume.

How we choose and shape articles

Each article begins with a specific reader question and must make a distinct argument. We look for situations readers can picture, language a family could actually use, and a next step that does not promise a guaranteed outcome.

Evidence and examples

Non-obvious factual claims should link to primary research, government data, or an authoritative organization. When dialogue or a family scene is a composite example, the article labels it clearly. We do not present invented scenes as interviews, reader submissions, or personal memories.

Fairness and safety

Our advice takes parents’ concerns seriously while preserving an adult child’s autonomy. We avoid diagnosis and individualized medical, legal, therapeutic, or financial advice. Sensitive topics should explain when qualified professional help may be appropriate.

Review and independence

Published work is reviewed for reasoning, tone, sourcing, originality, and cultural context. Commercial links do not determine editorial conclusions, and an article must remain useful if a reader never opens an external resource.