Old family roles die hard. After Bridget says she found an empty bottle of whipped cream hidden behind a stack of DVDs in her ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

This article highlights how divorce, especially later in life, creates “family boundary ambiguity,” where roles, ...

The rising prevalence of family estrangement is shedding light on a hidden social phenomenon affecting millions worldwide. Once considered rare and extreme, the deliberate decision to sever family ...

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the holy model of family, and all those "who have loved us into being," on this Sunday's Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Their family life was ...

The phrase “I hate my mother” carries deep emotional weight in a society that expects maternal relationships to be inherently nurturing and loving. Yet for many, the reality of mother-child ...

How to tell whether it's typical family drama or truly toxic. — -- Holidays shaping up to be more stressful than joyful? If this past weekend wasn't all you imagined it would be, it might be time ...

Family scapegoats may experience social challenges such as "feeling like they can trust others, feeling like it's safe to be themselves, feeling like they can assert themselves and have that be OK," ...

Understanding the prevalence of mental health obstacles is a necessary piece of the puzzle when we think about reconciliation—particularly in our families... - Published on August 15, 2025 As I sit on ...

The National Theatre has put a trigger warning for “complex family relationships” on a classic play about a man who claims to ...

Schools can boost student outcomes when educators cultivate trusting relationships with families and enlist parents as partners in their children’s learning. Schools that have brought parents into the ...

Would the lawyer be as diligent and assertive in advancing their client's interests against an opponent represented by a family member as against someone with no relationship? A good way to think ...