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This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Research Finds Parenting Style Affects Children in Unexpected Ways

The way parents relate to their children affects more than their emotional health, it also has an impact on their physical well-being, a new study found.

Ask Amy: My wife of 15 years wants a “hall pass” to stray from our marriage

Dear Amy: My wife had a moment of truth the other night.

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

What do people worry about when considering divorce?

What do people worry about when considering divorce? - Divorce - Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law

Divorce Advice for Men: What NOT to Do During Divorce

There’s a shortage of divorce advice for men out there, but here are three things you definitely shouldn’t do – and they’re really important.

Did Your Knee Surgery Create New Pain?

Researchers are finding treatments for knee surgery patients with scar tissue buildup, called arthrofibrosis, that causes stiffness and difficulty bending the joint.

Don't Get Hooked! Avoiding Shenpa — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

We’ve all been caught in a big argument that started with something small. A simple word, tone, or minor transgression struck a nerve and you couldn’t resist striking back. That, my friends, is Shenpa, you’re hooked and are compelled to respond, even though you know it’s probably not a good idea. In

Think Big, Get Big Results — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

It’s time to THINK BIG, have a vision for something that is beyond what you have done before and that likely entails more than a few moving parts. Big-thought-projects tend not to happen in a day, they take longer, which means they demand not just inspiration and motivation, but the stamina to hang

Does Marriage Therapy Work?

Does marriage therapy work? Hear one former marriage therapist's thoughts on the efficacy of marriage therapy.

The Dangers Of Being Right

In science and math the distinction between right and wrong really means the difference between being factually correct or incorrect. But what about other kinds debates? What is the cost of our determination to be right about all things all of the time? Adam Frank thinks it's often too high.

Explaining SEL to Parents

SEL has become a flashpoint in the education wars. However, when parents understand what SEL is, they rarely oppose it.

7 Crucial Things Old People Want Young Couples To Know About Marriage

Finding a pro-marriage counselor

Counselors are not all pro-marriage. Did you know that? In fact, most counselors are pro- “individual happiness.” This means that many of them will prioritize personal happiness above a marriage relationship, which means if you are unhappy in your relationship, and unhappy in your efforts to improve the relationship, they will suggest and recommend divorce. […]

Making Marriage Work--Even When You are Totally Exhausted

My marriage’s breaking point happened in 2010. I refer to it as my “bad time.” This God awful time in my marriage came after seven years of dating, nine years of marriage and two kids.

5 Tips for Self Care: Cleansing and Clearing — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

Managing our anxiety about world events at the same time we’re taking care of ourselves and our families can wear us down. Dr. Amy explains five simple things you can do to cleanse and clear your mental clutter in order to make room for the things that bring you peace and joy.

Escape the External Validation Trap — Dr. Amy E. Keller, PsyD, MFT

External validation feels good, but you shouldn’t be too dependent on it . In this post, Dr. Amy talks about external validation, how to tell if you rely on it too much, and how to find your own self-worth.