Most of us probably grew up with overbearing parents — those rescuer parents who always saved us from “uncomfortable” circumstances. And we were often taught that their overbearing nature and coddling ways…
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How To Be The Parent Your Kid Needs At Every Age
Parents have one of the toughest jobs out there. And since moms and dads aren’t handed a how-to manual upon childbirth, it’s perfectly normal to worry about being a good parent who…
The One Thing Your Teen Needs You To Be
By Sinead Smyth, LMFT In the 2016 documentary “Screenagers: Growing Up in The Digital Age”, we see families grapple with what may be the biggest parenting issue of our time: managing screen…
I Chose To Parent My Son And Daughter Differently Because I Had To
Editor’s Note: This is a part of YourTango’s Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying perspectives for wide-ranging political, social, and personal commentary on issues. I have a huge confession to make about…
My Dad Died By Suicide: The True Story Of How I Survived
Experiencing the suicide of a parent is one of the most difficult things I have ever endured. There are so many unanswered questions that haunt you if you let them. Grief is…
The Only 5 Times Going ‘No Contact’ With A Parent Is Smart, According To A Therapist
The tie between parent and child is typically regarded as resilient and enduring — some may even think unbreakable. However, there are instances where this connection sours, becoming tainted by toxicity, abuse, or…
I’m A Part-Time Parent And Refuse To Feel Guilty About It
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I planned to work part-time while raising her and continue to do the work I loved while being a mom. But nothing could have prepared…
How A Dad Goes From ‘Best Friend’ To Estranged Parent With Just Five Words
“You’ll always be daddy’s little girl.” This phrase is a dream for most little girls, and fortunately, many of us have had this dream come true even as we grew into adults….
If Your Ex Has These 5 Disturbing Traits, He’s A High-Conflict Parent
Whether divorced or considering divorce, you’ve probably heard the dreaded catchphrase “high-conflict parents”. Lawyers, psychologists, and gossiping friends use this term to describe divorced parents who can’t or won’t put aside the…
5 Steps To Finally Heal (And Move On) From Your Narcissist Parent
Do you look in the mirror and see a competent achiever? Someone in charge of every event who always receives kudos and is in the limelight. When you are at home and…