Unfortunately, there are all types of parental abuse. As in any kind of relationship, a child can be physically, psychologically, or sexually abused. But being raised by gaslighting parents can lead to all kinds of issues, both during childhood and well into your adult years. So what exactly is gaslighting…
Unfortunately, not every child is raised by nurturing and loving parents. Luckily, the number of emotionally abusive parents are decreasing. However, it is the worst kind of abuse and has far-reaching consequences well into adulthood. What Is Emotional Abuse? What do emotionally abusive parents do to children? What are the…
Did you know that many people have inner child work to do? Sometimes this child needs to be healed from the past. It starts as an adult - we come face to face with our inner child, and it happens at different times in our lives depending on what we’re…
It’s time to stop blaming your parents for the problems in your life. Being an adult means owning responsibility for your adult decisions, and yes, your dysfunctions too. While there may be times when your mother and father let you down, at some point, you have to stop blaming your…
No one can separate school and children. School is an indispensable part of every child's life, so parents feel immense pressure to help their children succeed academically. They are so engaged in helping their children cope with the education rat race that they neglect their social development. Children can be…
Are you worried about your child? Have you noticed a disturbing mean streak in them? Are they not fazed by punishment? Have you ever been so frightened of your child’s behaviour that you start to ask yourself, ‘Is my child a psychopath?’ 'Is My Child a Psychopath?' - How to…
"To give or not to give" is a question that mystifies almost all parents. So how much should you give your little one before he or she becomes a spoiled child? Bratty behaviour is off-putting, but how can you prevent it? You don't want to shortchange your child either. Balance,…
Do you sometimes feel that everyone is against you? That the world has it in for you? Or that people are out to get you? You could be suffering from a persecution complex. Those statements might sound pretty outrageous, and to most of us, they are. However, did you know…
It’s time for hard facts. This world is an extroverted one, and the outgoing get the most out of it. How does a concerned parent raise an introverted teenager and help them to thrive? Socialising is an integral part of life as a teen. The teen years are the ones…
Being the oldest sibling can be tough. After all, you were the Guinea pig, the one your parents used to learn how to be a parent. I guess that sounds kind of mean but think about it. Unless your parents worked at daycares or one of them babysit other children,…
