Narcissists' negative traits, including arrogance, superiority, and lack of empathy, are becoming more widely recognized. They are often charming initially, but their toxic behaviors quickly emerge. So, what is it like to b…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 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…
Similar to families with alcohol addiction, a narcissistic family assigns specific roles to its members, functioning like a cast in a play. The narcissist takes charge, and to keep control and make this unhealthy system function,…
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 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…
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…
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…