Almost every family has periodic fights over the TV remote or who gets to sit shotgun on the way to the grocery store.

Let's be real: every family has its quirks. However, what some families embrace as "normal" might actually be signs of dysfunction. It's not always easy to spot these red flags, especially when you've ...

If you’re like most parents, you want the best for your kids. You want them to succeed in school, have healthy friendships, ...

Navigating family dynamics can be a wild ride, especially when dysfunction is part of the scenery. Every family has its quirks and traditions, but some rules seem to linger like unwelcome guests.

This article first appeared in the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader on Aug. 5, 2021. Families in America appear to be disintegrating, and with them, our collective mental health. In a column headlined ...

In several previous posts, I examined how children often sacrifice themselves in order to stabilize unstable parents. I discussed common roles that they may play in order to do so like the savior, the ...

The holiday season is here and Us Weekly is here to remind you that your family isn’t as bad as you think they are. So many TV shows have a classic Thanksgiving episode, and while some are ...