Christmas is a time when difficult emotions are more likely to be exacerbated than swept to one side They rarely listen, they’re full of their own problems and often imply that you’re not quite good ...

All parents make the occasional mistake while learning how to raise their kids, and in most cases that’s nothing to be ashamed of—we can’t get it right all the time. But there are a few toxic ...

Childhood is a formative period, and the parenting we receive profoundly influences our development. While no parent is perfect, toxic parenting creates an environment of instability, emotional ...

Toxic parents generally don't adopt their dismissive tendencies and narcissistic mindsets when their children reach adulthood; rather, they engrain them into their parenting styles throughout their ...

Do you have low self-esteem, lack boundaries, fear rejection and find it hard to cope with stress and anxiety? There are some of the signs that you may have been raised by toxic parents. Psychiatrist ...

Cutting ties with your parents is a seismic decision that can leave you feeling adrift. It’s normal to worry about what follows—social stigma, guilt, or isolation. But facing the end of this turbulent ...

The toxic parent may or may not have been diagnosed with a mental illness or a personality disorder. They may or may not have ever sought treatment for such a disorder. But the poison they spread to ...