Parenting

Dealing with this situation must be hard and taxing for you, acknowledging that is key to assisting with the emotional toll and defining boundaries to protect your peace. Identify what you would like in terms of a relationship with your child. After that, we can work on steps to assist with you... more

Not much to go on. Her age medical etc. This can be frustrating seeing a loved one sick. Find what interests her or has an influence over her. If you know why...maybe try and allow her to heal. Presents things in front of her that give her no choice but to focus on instead of what has put her... more

Sounds as though your son is "pissed off" about something.Punishment will most likely result in more of the same, not less of the peeing you would like to stop from happening."Laziness" is more of a social judgement than it is a characteristic of its own merit.Is this your description of your son or... more

I would first empathize with what she is going through and let her know, you are there to support her also let her know how much you love her, then gently find out if she would like to talk to someone professional to release her stress or burdens; then introduce the concept of therapy and how it can... more

Yes, that sounds like stress and anxiety. She might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist to see if there is any medical treatment that could turn down the volume on her anxiety so that coping will be easier. Or perhaps going the natural route with OTC herbal medicines could benefit her if that option... more

I would suggest that your daughter speak with a counselor as stress is something that all kids/teens go through in school. A lot of times it's very hard to manage and talking to friends or family may not always feel like the best approach for them due to not wanting to be a burden. I use the analogy... more

It sounds like this situation is very traumatic for you, and I wish it were not so. When you say verbal abuse, do you mean name-calling, demeaning, shaming, dehumanizing, manipulating, gaslighting, condescending, Etc.?There are two definitions of abuse in the psychotherapeutic world: The legal term... more

Hi, I work with individuals living with autism and trauma. Autism is highly heritable, so if the child is autistic, there is a significant chance the parent will be as well. Or, the parent could have another form of neurodivergence such as ADHD, OCD, etc. Complex trauma compounds the situation, as... more

Perhaps dig deep and figure out what you actually feel, and address that in an effort to address the anger! ♥ Kudos for recognizing the behavior and wanting to address it.

One of the biggest issues emerging adults face while living with their parents is boundaries. It's important to establish strong boundaries. Yes, you are living under her roof and therefore have to follow her rules. It's possible that your parents may still view you as a child. Yes, you're an adult... more