Every family has its quirks, and sometimes these quirks turn into full-blown rules that everyone is expected to follow without question. If you've ever found yourself scratching your head at someone ...

While families are supposed to be supportive and nurturing, toxic rules and expectations often get in the way. These rules are unspoken yet rigid, leaving you feeling trapped and drained. It's time to ...

Unspoken family rules. What are they? Every family has them, but no one ever talks about them. They remain, by definition, unsaid. Sometimes they’re positive and healthy. Other times, they are toxic.

Raising kids is not for the weak — any parent knows that. Before people have kids, many envision the rules and expectations they will have for them, like never feeding them fast food or not allowing ...

Families often pass down rules that seemed necessary or helpful at the time, but not all of these stand the test of time. As our world changes, some old family guidelines can become outdated or even ...

As generations have continued to evolve and grow, so have certain parenting rules. While many of those so-called old-fashioned rules have been criticized for either being too strict, too rigid, or too ...

Today, we’re responding to a letter from a stepmother facing a difficult situation. After six years of marriage, her 17-year-old stepson wants to move in full-time following conflict with his ...

There are many reasons why parents employ strict rules with children: to keep them safe, teach responsibility and ...

Unspoken family rules. What are they? Every family has them, but no one ever talks about them. They remain, by definition, unsaid. Sometimes they’re positive and healthy. Other times, they are toxic.