Emotional incest is not sexual. Instead, this type of unhealthy emotional interaction blurs the boundaries between adult and child in
Category: Parenting
5 (Subtle) Signs Your Mother Is a Covert Narcissist
After all — It is all about her, not you. Not every narcissistic mother fits the fading movie star image —
Mastering the Parenting Backpedal When You Lose Your Cool
People respond with anger when they feel hurt, upset, frustrated, afraid or threatened in some way. As one of the
7 Ways Couples Can Connect After Kids
Having kids is miraculous and meaningful. And it also tends to disrupt a couple’s emotional connection and sink their relationship
Your Autistic Teen and Family Holiday Gatherings
Little kids with autism grow to be teens with autism. As is true with all adolescents, pressures both inside their
6 Expert Tactics for Talking with Kids in Multiple Situations
Parents talk to their kids a lot. In a single day, they can issue a multitude of instructions, orders and
What Does Conduct Disorder Look Like?
A conduct disorder involves both behavioral and emotional problems found in children who do not adhere to what is socially
Parenting Fails that Won’t Doom Your Kids Life
Parenting is really tough and despite our best intentions, no parent gets it completely right 100% of the time. When
How Parents Can Overcome the Consumerism Trap This Holiday Season
Consumerism and materialism can be challenging for parents as the holiday season is approaching. Many people experience pressure to buy
Behind the Mask: What the ‘Good Daughter’ of the Narcissistic Mother Would Tell You if She Could
As a psychotherapist treating Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers, I see how her daughter, trapped in the role of the