Navigating family dynamics can be a complex journey, especially when you’re trying to discern what’s considered “normal.” Every family has its quirks, but some behaviors and patterns are more damaging ...

So many parents feel trapped in negative patterns of relating to their kids. They cycle through the same arguments week after week, leaving everyone feeling exhausted and battle-weary. When faced with ...

Navigating adulthood is difficult enough without the nagging feeling of unresolved trauma influencing your relationships, impacting your self-esteem, and sabotaging your family dynamics — oftentimes, ...

Every family has their own communication rules, whether explicit or implied, and creating boundaries around those rules can be really tricky territory. Creating boundaries with your family in regards ...

Stable marriages are vital to the well-being of individuals, families, and society. In the United States, marriage has been in decline for decades, with the greatest instability among low-income and ...

This feature of your home environment has a bigger impact on your family relationships than you might imagine. A new study published in the Journal of Family Psychology provides valuable insight into ...

An unhealthily close family, also known as family enmeshment, is a dysfunctional family dynamic where you are not allowed to become emotionally independent, usually due to generational patterns that ...