At 17, I was in the woods at 4 a.m. with 20 of my friends — and my phone left behind in my bedroom. Definitely not my finest moment, but as a teen who was being tracked by Life360, it seemed like my ...

Children who grow up with strict parents aren’t only at risk for more mental health struggles in adulthood, but studies show that they also tend to exhibit more aggressive behaviors. So, even if the ...

There’s no denying how your upbringing played a significant role in your life today. Whether it’s battling toxic tendencies in your relationships, struggling to build self-esteem, or avoiding hard ...

Growing up with strict parents leaves a long emotional echo. The rules may fade, the house may change, and the consequences may disappear, but the patterns built during childhood often stay in place.

You want to raise responsible, independent kids, but in the quest to maintain order and discipline, strict parenting can often backfire. There's a delicate dance between setting boundaries and giving ...