We often hear: “boys will be boys,” “obey your husband,” etc. Many still find gender role expectations as useful. They argue that traditional gender roles assist in the division of labor; create a ...

Every family develops its own unique emotional ecosystem, and within that system, children naturally take on different roles to help the family function and to secure their own place within it. While ...

Do you ever wonder how you ended up feeling like the odd one out in your family… like the person who stands on the outside looking in? You don’t want negative attention. You don’t want pity. You are ...

We are born with a completely blank slate. As we grow and develop, we continue to look to our caregivers, and our families as examples of how to interact with the world around us, as well as our role ...

In most families, roles get handed out early, whether you realise it or not. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the golden child, the rebel, or the one no one really checked in on. These roles usually ...

Everyone has a role to play while growing up, and for some, these roles were shaped by a dysfunctional environment. The family duties you adopt as a child influence your development, and therapist Kim ...

Every family develops its own unique emotional ecosystem, and within that system, children naturally take on different roles to help the family function and to secure their own place within it. While ...