This is the 6th post in the Parents in Recovery series. Summer is a favorite season for so many of us. It is often viewed as a time to slow down, vacation,... Read more »
Choosing a child care program is one of the most consequential decisions parents make during the early years of a child’s life. When my kids were young, I would visit classrooms, observe... Read more »
A brief note to readers: This piece centers on the experiences of parents who are estranged from their adult children. If you have estranged yourself from your parents or other family members,... Read more »
Picture this: it’s 8:30 p.m. The kids are finally in bed, but instead of relief, there’s emptiness — the sense that even love itself feels heavy. You go through the motions —... Read more »
Passive-aggressive parents are caregivers who express anger, resentment, or disapproval indirectly rather than communicating openly. Instead of telling you what’s wrong, they might use subtle digs, sarcasm, or silence to convey their... Read more »
This general circumstance is becoming strangely common in the business world. A veteran hiring manager is impressed with a recent college graduate’s credentials. He’s attended a good school, earned excellent grades, and... Read more »
Have you cut ties with your parents and now find yourself questioning that decision? If you regret going no contact with your parents, you’re far from alone. Many estranged adult children grapple... Read more »
Co-Authored By Robert Betten and Adam A. Rogers, Ph.D. A new trend has swept the nation: “gentle parenting.” Whether it is through social media, mommy blogs, or morning shows, young families seeking... Read more »
Parent-child relationships are often portrayed as inherently loving, but this isn’t true for many adult children. Instead, they endure ongoing emotional harm or mistreatment from their parents that undermines their self-worth. If... Read more »
Adolescence is a notoriously unstable and unpredictable time. As well-known child and adolescent psychologist Anthony Wolf, PhD, puts it: Parenting is essentially like driving a car. There are periods of smooth sailing... Read more »