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 ...

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

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 ...

The moment you realize that other families don't turn spilled milk into a character assassination or that parents can ...

A couple of months ago, I gave a presentation on how to support clients from traumatic families at a conference. Inevitably, a hand shot up from the back of the room: “But aren’t all families ...

The Thanksgiving holiday is known for a lot of things, but spending time with a dysfunctional family might top the list. That said, it is often nice to remember during holiday stress that there are ...

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

Dear Annie: I see that you often answer questions pertaining to families trapped in addiction. I grew up in that special hell with all of the complex trauma issues that go along with that lifestyle.