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.

How to Deal with Family Trauma

FamilyHow to Deal with Family Trauma

Family trauma is a condition where an entire family is exposed to an unexpected negative situation. In fact, it overwhelms…

How to Deal with a Disobedient Child

FamilyHow to Deal with a Disobedient Child

Knowing how to deal with a disobedient child can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a parent.…

Parents with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

FamilyParents with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Parents with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are invisible in our society. In fact, research on the subject of autism tends…

Secrets, Denial, and Addicted Families

FamilySecrets, Denial, and Addicted Families

According to Professor Marcus Caldas from the University of Deusto, secrets and denial fuel addictive behaviors in families. Why are…

Children's Self-Esteem: How Parents Can Help

FamilyChildren's Self-Esteem: How Parents Can Help

Self-esteem is one of the basic pillars of emotional intelligence. High self-esteem means you love yourself in a healthy way.…

Unhelpful Families Cause Emotional Abandonment

FamilyUnhelpful 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…

6 Basic Rules for Dealing With Your In-Laws

Family6 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

FamilyLabeling 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

FamilyLosing 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

FamilyHow 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

FamilyThe 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

FamilyCodependency 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&hell...

When You Wish Your Parents Had Been Different

FamilyWhen 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

FamilyGaslighting 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

FamilyInteresting 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

FamilyResilient 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

FamilyHow 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

FamilyParents 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?

FamilyAre 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

FamilyChildren 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?

FamilyWhy 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…