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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

We all know the holiday season is an intense rollercoaster of extreme highs and lows, from the chaos of in-store shopping to the satisfaction of great-tasting food. While this season symbolizes ...

Perhaps you are reading this because you worry your family is dysfunctional. Or maybe you know it is, and you are looking for further information about how and why, or something to confirm what you ...

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 ...

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 ...