No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

There are two categories of parentification: emotional and instrumental. When a parent turns to a child to receive emotional support or psychological support from them, this is emotional ...

I help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use disorders to overcome crippling negative self talk and self harming behaviors. I ...

It’s normal for parents to give their children responsibilities and chores. It teaches them life lessons, and as they grow up, they can take on more duties in the house to learn how to be an adult who ...