Phillips cautions, “To say that a person is toxic is to reduce them to only bad qualities and dismiss any redeeming qualities or strengths. When we understand that ‘hurt people hurt people,’ we can ...

It’s normal if you don’t love all of your child’s friends. Your kids are allowed to have friends that aren’t exactly your cup of tea, and it’s important to let your child explore different kinds of ...

Everyone is allowed to have a bad day, but if you have a friend who's always in a bad mood (or putting you in one!), then beware: They could be toxic. That's why knowing how to spot the signs of a ...

Friendships with other parents are invaluable to our mental health but there are times when those friends turn out to be harming our mental health more than helping. Toxic friends are passive ...

A friend should make you feel good about yourself, not like you are fighting against them. Source: Image by Nikola Pešková from Pixabay The word “toxic” is so overused today that it can be difficult ...

It’s one of a parent’s worst fears: A child’s friend suddenly seems to have control of their child’s mental health. A once-secure child is discovered crying hysterically in her room, withdraws from ...