Traditional gender norms play a huge role in perpetuating domestic violence, emphasizing power imbalance in relationships. Under traditional gender norms, men are placed in an authoritative position in a relationship, increasing their likelihood of domestic abuse towards their female partners and family
Every family has their own set of regular activities that are meaningful to them. They are called family rituals. Although done regularly, different from daily routines, family rituals hold a special meaning to the family. They might be a simple no television
Family members have consistent wake-up times and bedtimes, do regular housework, as well as have shared breakfast and dinner; these activities seem mundane and look like typical family routines. But what do they truly signify? Family routines are a sequence of actions
To begin, while there are tons of definitions of foster care, the term can be broadly referred to as a temporary living arrangement for children who are unable to live with their original parents due to unsafe living situations, abuse, neglect, or
As you progress through life’s journey, one inevitable stage you encounter is aging. With it comes a myriad of physical, psychological, and social changes that impact individuals and their relationships with family members. This evolving dynamic often requires adult children to step
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
