Messy families are commonplace, but the parents, children, siblings, aunts and uncles in these books are drawn with such ...

As we head into the holiday season, you're likely to spend a lot of time with your family. That can be stressful! But it can also be a great inspiration for your next screenplay or movie. I actually ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Family dynamics can be as complex as they are familiar. It’s no wonder that even the closest-knit groups can fall into the trap of ...

Dysfunctional family members vying for power is a pretty popular topic for television series. Netflix even has a new show called House of Guinness, which brings the cutthroat dynamics of family ...

When my brother and I were feuding—on our way to an estrangement—our mother repeatedly admonished me to “be the bigger person” and reach out to address our differences. Every time she said it, I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating family dynamics can be a complex journey, especially when you’re trying to discern what’s considered “normal.” Every ...

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 ...

Malcolm in the Middle's Jane Kaczmarek didn’t think there was anything abnormal about the sitcom family. While the family’s ...

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 ...