Mothers are typically our primary caregivers. They are our first contact with the outside world. They provide the security and warmth that gives us confidence growing up. Interactions with our mother, a tender touch, a reassuring smile, and some encouraging words validate our emotions and increase our self-worth. But not…
The psychological effects of being a single mother are often overlooked. Not everyone has a family filled with love and support, and this means positive and negative circumstances can leave imprints. Being a mother is tough. It can be downright exhausting. However, being a single parent comes with a much…
Can you name 8 signs you were raised by a toxic mother? If you grew up in a toxic family environment, you might not realise it is toxic. It is normal for you. It is just how you lived. You might not have been allowed to mix with other children,…
Growing up without a mother can feel incredibly lonely. However, there are psychological issues that can arise due to this single-parent dynamic. There are definite psychological effects of growing up without a mother. Absent parents leave long-term imprints on growing children that can affect relationships, education, and many other aspects…
In the blink of an eye, your once small children will become young adults. Surprisingly, some of you will experience empty nest syndrome. For some of us, we’ve built most of our lives around being parents. This is true for both fathers and mothers. But when our children get ready…
This is a delicate subject, for both the parent and the adult child. It’s difficult to talk about and just as difficult to accept when you notice you could possibly be a toxic parent. When you’ve grown up understanding things in a completely different way than today’s generation, you may…
Here’s a question for you. Did you have strict parents when you were growing up? If so, how did you react to their parenting as a child? Does it influence you now? Personally speaking, my parents were very strict, and at the time, I didn't appreciate it. Now I’m an…
Childhood neglect is damaging, but we all know that. But did you know that a sheltered childhood can also be detrimental to your life as an adult? There are so many ways to raise your child and find balance can be difficult. However, abusive parenting like childhood neglect can leave…
Unhealthy family expectations can be difficult to deal with, and you may not even realize they’re present in your life. If you have experienced any of the following, your parent or family member may have too high expectations for you. Signs of unhealthy parental expectations in childhood You were harshly…
If there’s one person that can tell you about entitled parents, it is former soccer coach Avery Krut. Entitled Parenting and the Youth Soccer Coach In November 2017, a story broke from a Hollywood reporter. It shone a very dim light on parents living in the leafy suburbs of upscale…
