No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...

Children who grow up with narcissistic parents often develop a bit differently than those who don’t. You learn how to tiptoe around outbursts and how to win your mom or dad's “approval,” even though ...

Good parenting requires empathy, compassion and the willingness to make some of your needs secondary — essentially, many of the traits that you wouldn't find in a narcissist. But as a psychologist who ...

Narcissistic parents generally only recognize and support those aspects of the growing child’s identity that are in accord with their narcissistic values and enhance their need to see themselves as ...

As a psychiatrist, I strongly believe that it is important to know about the narcissistic personality so you can have realistic expectations when dealing with coworkers, friends, or family members who ...

A trauma coach has highlighted key indicators of being raised by a narcissistic parent, also known as a 'peacock parent'. The term has gained traction following the release of the book by British ...

Growing up in a household with or dealing with a narcissistic parent in adulthood can take a severe toll on mental health, physical well-being, family dynamics, and self-esteem. Whether they relied on ...

Did you grow up with a mother who was “like a saint” to her friends and church community but was avoidant and dismissive at home? A father who was a virtual mensch to everyone he met, but rarely said ...

There are two types of parents in this world: those who try their best to what is right for the sake of their children and those who use manipulative tactics to keep their kids under their control.

No one had a perfect childhood or perfect parents. But some, unfortunately, grew up with a narcissistic parent—a person so focused on themselves that they warped their kids's whole identity and sense ...