Toxic parenting leaves deep scars on a child’s psyche. But what we often don’t realize is that it also gives the child a faulty blueprint for raising their own children. So how do we avoid repeating our parents’ terrible mistakes? First, we need to understand the full impact of toxic parenting. The Effects of Toxic […]
Child Abuse
6 Types of Parents Who Don’t Love Their Children
We all assume parental love is a given, but that’s a myth. Parents who don’t love their children are more common than we think. If you grew up with one of those parents, you went through unimaginable pain. Every child has a vital need for a genuine, loving connection with the parents (especially the mother). […]
Physical Discipline: How Does Being Hit Affect Children?
Are there acceptable forms of physical discipline? How does being hit affect children? And if there is a way to undo the damage? Read on to find out. Being hit is bad enough. But physical abuse at the hands of the person who’s supposed to love and protect you is simply devastating. I know this […]