Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may feel like you should "just get over it," but Dr. Saidi reminds us that early family dynamics shape how we see ourselves, ...

Many manipulative adult children misuse their parents' kindness and generosity for personal gain, feeling a sense of entitlement over their parents' time, energy and space, simply because of their ...

The misuse of children as instruments of revenge during or after the dissolution of relationships is a deeply troubling and increasingly visible issue. This behavior inflicts emotional and ...

This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. New Hampshire has filed a lawsuit against TikTok alleging ...

Last year, I published a popular blog post that sought to outline a few go-to methods for manipulative parenting. As stated therein, parenting is all about guiding a child's development. But when ...

Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. For some ex-wives, the dynamics of post-divorce relationships can turn manipulative, with children becoming unwilling pawns in the process ...

There is a ton of social media fodder about toxic parents and cutting off family members. And while the choice to go no-contact with parents can be right for some people, it might not feel like the ...

Fri, January 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM UTC Self-doubt is common among adults raised by manipulative parents, but Dr. Guarnotta stresses that it's vital to trust your gut because your experiences are valid.