Family estrangement is not unusual and more common than what you hear. It is believed to be as widespread as divorce. Surveys found one in four adult Americans are estranged from their families, nine in ten parents in the UK are estranged
In the fast-paced world that people live in today, maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life has become increasingly important. For working parents, this balance is even more crucial. Successfully juggling a demanding career with parenting responsibilities is challenging and
Although most would expect their marriage to last a lifetime, sometimes ‘death (or divorce) do set a couple to part.’ Losing your loved one through death or divorce is a difficult experience. Not to mention, your children or other family members left
Substance abuse is a pattern of misusing substances that causes significant problems and distress. This occurs when an individual continues using a substance or drug, even when experiencing serious problems associated with its use. Due to changes in brain structure and function,
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be a very challenging and emotional experience for anyone. The grieving process is often complicated, which can make it difficult to know how to support someone going through it. Adding to this complexity, family
A person can be widowed due to a disease, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, or just because of old age. The United Nations calculated that there are more than 258 million widows in the world, due to armed conflict, displacement and migration,
Every child deserves a fulfilling, loving home. Nevertheless, there are a lot of possible situations where some children may not be able to experience what a loving home is. Amid this circumstance, some families yearn to have children and raise them accordingly
Becoming new parents is a major life event for many people. Albeit the joy, excitement, and pride following the transition to parenthood, new parents may find that having a baby for the first time also contributes to a wide range of negative
Domestic violence is a problem that affects almost all individuals in this world, it doesn’t matter the age, gender, or even background. Domestic violence itself is defined as the power misused by one adult in a relationship to control another. It is
Generational gaps within multigenerational families can create a complex dynamic that can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. However, it can also provide opportunities for growth and learning. A generational gap in families refers to a situation where the older and younger generations
No one ever expects to face infertility, but for many couples, it is a harsh reality. Right after they hear the news, it can be an extremely difficult and emotionally charged time for both partners, as well as for their families. Infertility