We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

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 ...

Families often look picture-perfect on the outside, yet beneath that polished facade, things can get chaotic. It’s easy to miss the subtle signs of dysfunction, especially when everyone seems to have ...

Dysfunctional family roles often emerge organically within the family system as a response to underlying dysfunction within the family unit. In dysfunctional families, communication may be strained, ...

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

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 ...

Creating a picture-perfect holiday is hard enough under the best of circumstances. We all know the holiday season is an intense rollercoaster of extreme highs and lows, from the chaos of in-store ...

Progressive activists are attempting to prevent Safe Families from operating in New York state and helping children in dysfunctional families. Shutterstock How do we avoid placing children in foster ...

As the great comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: "Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in a long shot." Films about dysfunctional family relationships are those special kinds of ...