The Psychology Behind Fatherhood

Most research on parenthood has traditionally focused on how children benefit from having a father figure. However, more attention is gradually being paid to the value of fatherhood for men themselves. Not only do children benefi…

Picture Perfect? Mental Health, Social Media, and Body Image

When it comes to mental health, it's not the amount of time we spend on social media that matters, but how we use it. The idea that social media is harmful to teens' mental health is well known. There is growing research …

Improve Your Child’s Behavior with Games You Already Have

Developing social skills may be easier and more fun than you think. He lping children build impulse control and social skills can be an enjoyable process. In fact, many families already have the tools to do this, likely tucked aw…

Healthy Adult Narcissism: The Trait You Actually Do Need

In the media, narcissism is often portrayed by extreme personalities belittling others, power hungry behavior, and aggressive individuals. Seen this way, who would ever think there's a healthy side to what we usually view as …

When Our Kids Don’t Want to Talk

My desire to know what was wrong was exactly that: 'my' desire. What my child really needed was space. One evening, my child came home clearly upset his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in chec…

Tips for Parents Supporting Teens With Misophonia at Home

Parents of teens with misophonia may struggle to understand what reasonable accommodations look like and worry that if they over-accommodate, their child may not be prepared for "the real world" outside the home. These …

There Are Two Kinds of Happiness, But Only One Stays

There are two types of happiness, but only one leads to lasting joy. Most of us get stuck in the first type and miss out on the second, which leaves us with lower levels of well being. The good news? You can change that. Short Te…

4 Important Messages Adults Need to Hear From Their Parents

I spend much of my professional time helping clients, both adult children and their parents, navigate the sometimes challenging and emotional aspects of parent-child relationships. While the details and situations vary, adult chi…

A Narcissist’s 4 Needs Versus Emotionally Intelligent Individuals

A narcissist’s primary four needs can clash with yours, especially if you possess emotional intelligence (EI). A narcissist typically has very different priorities compared to a truly emotionally intelligent individual. This diff…

10 Benefits of a Mentally Healthy Family

The far reaching benefits of growing up in a mentally healthy family. Ji m grew up in a chaotic home. His father was frequently away, and his mother, struggling with substance abuse, had little energy to care for him. His parents…

How to Heal from Harmful Narcissistic Parents

If you were raised by a narcissistic parent, breaking free from the effects of such an upbringing can be life changing. By "narcissistic," I mean individuals who meet the criteria for narcissistic personality disorder o…

3 Ways to Stop Your Adult Child from Taking Advantage of You

Being a parent doesn’t end when your child becomes an adult, but the dynamic certainly shifts. Navigating this new phase can be challenging, especially if your adult child seems to rely on you too much, constantly asking for help…

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