Unhelpful Families Cause Emotional Abandonment
When you go through tough times and your family doesn't help, you simply have to accept it. However, sometimes, as…
Family
The family is some thing more than the nucleus of our society. Understanding its behaviours, ways of communicating, emotional patterns, dysfunctions, and strategies for resolving problems will help you to construct much more satisfying bonds with your family.
6 Basic Rules for Dealing With Your In-Laws
Are you having a hard time dealing with your in-laws? Do you have a disapproving or condescending mother-in-law? Got a…
Labeling a Child as Lazy is Dangerous
We often ignore the dangers of labeling a child. Indeed, how many times have we said things like, "He's such…
Losing a Parent - How to Recover and Handle the Grief
Losing a parent is unbearable. It’s difficult to describe the tumultuous wave of feelings that come and overwhelm you. There’s…
How to Help a Child Recover from Trauma
How do you help a child recover from trauma? Before answering this question, let's look at the definition of trauma.…
The Discipline Controversy: An Ongoing Debate
Discipline is a behavioral technique that parents use to reduce certain types of behaviors. When they use it appropriately, it's…
Codependency in the Family of an Addict
Substance addiction is one of the most distressing psychological disorders. There's no cure for this chronic disorder, only rehabilitation. In…
When You Wish Your Parents Had Been Different
Wishing that your parents were different can scar you for life. You feel that something's always been lacking in your…
Gaslighting Parents and Emotional Manipulation
A form of psychological abuse is often linked to relationships. It's the kind of mistreatment where one person tries to…
Interesting Facts About Motherhood
Several interesting facts about motherhood speak of just how dedicated a woman needs to be to embrace motherhood. Also, of…
Resilient Families: the Bonds that Allow You to Grow
The main characteristic of resilient families is they've had to confront more than one difficulty. In fact, they've strengthened their…
How to Deal with High Conflict Teenagers
What exactly are high-conflict teenagers? What does this term even mean? Is there anything parents can do about it? There…
Parents Who Lose Patience with Their Children
Parents often lose patience with their children, which can be really harmful to the little ones. It's true that most…
Are Teenage Messy Bedrooms Really a Lost War?
Teenage messy bedrooms are a common source of arguments in many homes. Some parents think they're the result of their…
Children in Therapy: Resolving Dysfunctionality
Today, the number of teens and children in therapy is on the rise. Attempts to explain the phenomenon and the…
Why Do Parents Abandon Their Children?
Child abandonment is a reality, and the reasons behind this tragic phenomenon are as varied and unique as the people…
Can You Correct the Behavior of Spoiled Children?
"She won't listen to me." "I can't teach him new behavior." "She's constantly throwing tantrums." "I don't know what to…
Overprotective and Unaffectionate Parents
Overprotective and unaffectionate parents can harm their children. Some people believe that a good strategy for raising children involves a…
Parents Who Control Their Adult Children
Giving unsolicited advice. Constantly berating their children about what they do or don't do. Using emotional blackmail to get what…
Becoming a Father Can Trigger Hormonal Changes
Becoming a father is a very intense experience for some men. So much so that some dads experience a similar…