Lindsey C. Gibson, a psychologist who wrote "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," shared the 4 major types.

When you grow up with an emotionally immature parent, you often find yourself navigating tricky emotional terrain without a map. Their lack of emotional maturity can shape you in unexpected ways, ...

It’s believed that being physically present at home means being a good parent. The dinner is on the table, the school run is done, and the toys are stacked back into the basket. On the surface, ...

When we think of absent fathers, our minds might automatically go to men who lack a physical presence in their daughters' lives. But dads can also be emotionally absent, distant, or cold. For their ...

Some children learn way too early that their role in the family is not to be taken care of, but to take care of others. When a parent turns to their child not just for affection or support but as a ...

As Father’s Day approaches, we often commemorate the positive ideals of fatherhood: love, guidance, and protection. But in my work as a mental health professional supporting children and families, ...