There is no perfect family! But there are healthy families where every member feels safe and comfortable in expressing their needs, thoughts and emotions. There are also families that have members ...

Growing up in a dysfunctional family can impact you in many ways, according to a therapist. It can shape your adult relationships, your self-esteem, and how you handle conflict. Luckily it's never too ...

When you're part of a dysfunctional family, you may not even realize how it shapes and limits you emotionally. The dynamics, however, can leave a long-lasting impact on your self-esteem, relationships ...

Many sensitive, caring people need to take it slowly with family get-togethers, as they can often feel too much from them. There may be more noise, drinking, and loud voices than they can tolerate.

Christmas day has come and gone, leaving discarded gift wrap and half-empty mugs of hot chocolate in its wake. For some, the end of the holiday season is a relief, especially for those who don’t get ...

Creating a picture-perfect holiday is hard enough under the best of circumstances. We all know the holiday season is an intense rollercoaster of extreme highs and lows, from the chaos of in-store ...

Whether it’s a small birthday get-together at a park or a trip with your folks out of town for a long weekend, every family is dysfunctional to a certain degree, experts say. Licensed therapists spoke ...

This domestic mystery is Emy McGuire’s debut novel about a dysfunctional family aboard a luxury yacht. The voyage should be idyllic, but discontent and tension among the family members surface almost ...

The holiday season is here and Us Weekly is here to remind you that your family isn’t as bad as you think they are. So many TV shows have a classic Thanksgiving episode, and while some are ...