Golden child syndrome can occur when a designated child becomes responsible for all of the family’s successes. This child tends to be exceptional in one or more ways (beautiful, intelligent, athletic), and the family uses this “asset” as leverage for appearing superior to the outside world. Unfortunately, being the golden child can have a steep … Read more
Pretty much every parent believes that no one is good enough for their daughter. That’s not to say you can’t have a cordial relationship with your son-in-law, but no one is good enough for your baby girl. But what if he’s not just “not good enough” but is actually terrible for your daughter? What if … Read more
How to Protect a child From a Narcissistic Father? As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to protect your children. When they scrape a knee, you feel their pain. When they come home from school with a bad report card, you feel their humiliation. If your child’s father is a narcissist, … Read more
Divorce is already emotionally exhaustive, but getting a narcissist’s child custody can be tricky. This process is often tedious, drawn-out, and full of headaches. As a parent, you obviously want what’s best for your child. You want to make sure they’re loved and protected. Unfortunately, you probably also know that the narcissist will work as … Read more
“Help my brother is a narcissist!” Is the cry of the sibling forced to deal with a narcissistic brother; you love him to bits, but you are at your wits end with his ridiculous behavior. Do these characteristics sound familiar to you? He thinks he’s superior to others even though he hasn’t achieved anything in … Read more
Can a narcissist love their children? It’s a painful question, isn’t it? It’s especially painful if you’re the child of a narcissist or if you have children with a narcissist. After all, are they truly capable of providing the nurturing, compassion, and unconditional positive regard a child needs to thrive? Despite their concerning personality, can … Read more
How do you co-parent with a Narcissist? Is this even possible? We wrote these 13 tips to help you.
Rather than own personal accountability ovr their actions, the narcissist can continue to live how they normally live without any real consequences. Let’s get into what you should know.
The parenting style of narcissistic mothers can be acutely damaging; sons experiencing years of emotional abuse are less likely to find a loving partner,
Since there are more narcissistic families out there than ever, it’s important that we understand narcissistic family dynamics – and the effect they have on the other members of the family.