Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may feel like you should "just get over it," but Dr. Saidi reminds us that early family dynamics shape how we see ourselves, ...

There are two types of parents in this world: those who try their best to what is right for the sake of their children and those who use manipulative tactics to keep their kids under their control.

As a parent coach and psychologist, I’ve worked with many mothers and fathers struggling with manipulative adult children. It’s a deeply painful, confusing dynamic. You may ask yourself, “Where did I ...

Conversations around parent-child relationships can lead to striking revelations about neglect, selfish actions, or a lack of a close parental relationship. Though there's no denying the impact ...

The misuse of children as instruments of revenge during or after the dissolution of relationships is a deeply troubling and increasingly visible issue. This behavior inflicts emotional and ...

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. For some ex-wives, the dynamics of post-divorce relationships can turn manipulative, with children becoming unwilling pawns in the process ...