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.

There is a ton of social media fodder about toxic parents and cutting off family members. And while the choice to go no-contact with parents can be right for some people, it might not feel like the ...

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 ...

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 ...