How good is “good enough”? Isn’t this a question that plagues us all? If you grew up with a narcissistic parent, this is probably s...

13. Provides Clear Boundaries We aren’t each other’s friends. A parent is a parent no matter how friendly they may be. Our children a...

8. Gentle on Teasing and Sarcasm Teasing can be OK as long as the teased is in on the joke. Same with sarcasm. A functional family wo...

People who grow up in dysfunctional homes often long for a normal family, a normal home, a normal life. But just what is meant by “norm...