Research on family systems and communication patterns found that children who are recruited into secret-keeping alliances ...

Family tensions can test even the most patient individuals, particularly when one becomes the designated mediator. Research suggests that nearly 65 percent of adults experience significant family ...

“My brother voted for Trump,” said one patient of ours. “I dread hearing him tell me why he thinks the election was rigged. He always takes over the conversation, which makes it hard for me to share ...

Grandma’s china isn’t the only thing that families pass down from generation to generation. Along with heirlooms and tchotchkes, families create and pass down emotional legacies. Grandparents and ...

Family communication is a multifaceted process that extends beyond the simple exchange of information to include the complex negotiation of individual identities and relational roles. At its core, ...

Fathers today are playing a more active role in parenting than ever before. Beyond providing financial stability or discipline, their emotional presence has been shown to have a powerful impact on ...