As a parent, it’s easy to watch your teen’s behavior and think they’re messing up big time. They act horribly and disrespectfully, and you’re sure you never did that when you were their age. Because ...

Some kids weren’t rude, they were curious, sharp, and hard to satisfy with simple answers. What adults labeled as “bad ...

Tension: Reassuring words can mask power plays; what sounds caring may quietly corral your choices and rewrite your narrative. Noise: Feel-good communication advice equates positivity with kindness, ...

When we think of an unhealthy relationship, we often picture loud fights, sheer manipulation, or clear-cut abuse. But sometimes, controlling behavior is more subtle—it sneaks in quietly, disguised as ...

With OCD, control is a defensive attempt to manage internal anxiety. It usually doesn’t involve intentional efforts to control other people. OCPD, on the other hand, can involve controlling behaviors.