Hey, we’ve all seen it—parenting can be tough, especially when you’re raising an autonomy warrior* (you know, those strong-willed kids who are always pushing boundaries!). But here’s the thing: what feels like resistance is often just a child’s deep need for...
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post "Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 1: I've Had a Difficult Childhood, Especially Lately". If you haven’t read part one, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. Are you unsure if you...
In my role as a mental health professional, I often encounter concerns from clients about their children's struggles with emotional regulation. It's a challenge that many families face, but what does it really mean, and how can we address it from both a parental and...
It’s been nine years since Lindsay C. Gibson wrote Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents. Her book and this concept of childhood emotional neglect continue to resonate with people with varying...
