Becoming a father can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It comes with great responsibility, however, and when fathers aren’t mindful of their behavior, it can cause lasting damage to their children. From emotional unavailability and physical abuse to manipulation and guilt-tripping, there are many types of toxic fathers that can leave

I understand where you’re coming from. Maybe it wasn’t easy for them to raise me and they wanted the best for me. They gave up a lot of their lives to make sure mine was as good as it could be, even if it meant sacrificing parts of themselves that I may never know of.

Many people who have had the privilege of being looked after by devoted grandmothers recognize the unique and valuable ways that they influence a child’s development. Now, in an unprecedented study, researchers at Emory University have scanned grandmothers’ brains while viewing photos of their young grandchildren, providing a unique insight into this special intergenerational bond.

While it’s sometimes easy to get caught up in providing financial and material stability for our children, they need more than that to thrive. Children are more likely to recall the memories of their parents’ presence rather than the size of their bank accounts, at least when they become adults. Time with a parent(s) is