In a research study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), scientists investigated the potential impact of depression on the mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and postpartum. The researchers...
Family Issues
The Invisible Scars of Children Raised by Alcoholics
In the quiet corners of our communities, a silent struggle unfolds, often unnoticed by those around them. Behind closed doors, countless children bear the weight of growing up in households where alcoholism affects their daily lives. These children, innocent...
Analyzing The Two Paths of Children Raised by Addicts
Growing up in the shadow of addiction can be an immense challenge for any child, regardless of age or situation. Unfortunately, at least 1 in 8 children are raised in an environment where one or more parents suffers from addiction in the United States. The painful and...
Men Doing More Family Caregiving Could Lower Their Risk of Suicide
Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University, Silvia Sara Canetto, has dedicated significant years to studying the patterns and significance of suicide across different cultures. Her research aims to understand the variations in suicide mortality rates between...
Mentally Ill Kids Become Less Healthy Adults
New research conducted by a Duke University team in New Zealand highlights the connection between mental health challenges in early life and poorer physical health and advanced aging in adulthood. The researchers argue that investing in prompt mental health care could...
The Benefits of Homeschooling for Neurodivergent Children
Homeschooling has become increasingly popular among parents, especially those with neurodivergent children, over the last few years. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, when most students were forced to attend school from home for a period of time, parents were able to...
How Parental Trauma Affects Children and What You Can Do About It
Negative or traumatic experiences from parents have the ability to influence their children in a multitude of ways. Trauma can range significantly and is categorized as either Little T or Big T. Little T traumas are less severe than Big T and can stem from...
The Effect Of Being A Child Of An Alcoholic
Aссоrdіng tо the Amеrісаn Aсаdеmу оf Chіld and Adоlеѕсеnt Pѕусhіаtrу, оnе in fіvе adults grоw uр with an аlсоhоlіс relative. Thіѕ mеаnѕ that almost a ԛuаrtеr оf all Americans аrе exposed to alcoholism at a уоung аgе. Thіѕ can hаvе a serious іmрасt on a сhіld’ѕ overall...
How to Help Your Children Adjust to New Situations
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be happy, healthy, and well-adjusted adults. One vitally important part of that process is learning how to adapt to new situations. Whether it's starting a new school, moving to a new neighborhood, or meeting new...
Why Do People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships?
Relationships are incredibly complex and sometimes, we find ourselves in unhealthy relationships that feel impossible to leave. An unhealthy relationship is one that does not benefit the individuals involved and can be emotionally or physically harmful. Yet, some...