Growing up with a very passive-aggressive and critical mom can make even normal conversations feel stressful. Instead of saying what she really feels, she may use guilt, sarcasm, blame, or little ...

Bully parenting is a colloquial term that refers to a parent who is overly aggressive. This parenting style can increase the likelihood that a child may be a bully or a target of bullying. Negative ...

Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. "Passive-aggressive behavior is when someone expresses anger, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young adults who had been criticized, insulted or threatened by a parent growing up were more likely to be anxious or depressed, in a new study. Even when the same or ...

Years ago, I gave a talk on the power of play to a group of parents at a preschool. A worried mom said, “My son’s favorite game is ripping the heads off of his action figures, hurling them down the ...

1. "I guess I'll just do it myself." Maybe you had a handy parent who made awesome Halloween costumes or furniture. Dr. McGeehan isn't talking about DIY mavens here, though. This phrase has another ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not ...