These subtle but damaging comments can follow children into adulthood.

Narcissistic parents often lack the traits required to be a successful parent, such as self-awareness, compassion, patience and empathy. As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I've found that kids ...

It’s not your fault, but there are ways to spot the signs and heal.

Narcissistic parents generally only recognize and support those aspects of the growing child’s identity that are in accord with their narcissistic values and enhance their need to see themselves as ...

Children who have a narcissistic parent often suffer from anxiety in relation to contact with that parent. Often, a narcissistic parent is only able to think about how he or she feels, so without ...

Growing up with narcissistic parents can leave lasting scars that many people only begin to tackle well into their adulthood. Growing up in that kind of environment means having to navigate various ...

Growing up in a household with or dealing with a narcissistic parent in adulthood can take a severe toll on mental health, physical well-being, family dynamics, and self-esteem. Whether they relied on ...

To outsiders, your dad is a larger-than-life social magnet who attracts people from all walks of life. Or your mom is the perfect woman, always looking to please and juggling everything with ease. But ...

This story discusses child abuse. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The term “narcissist” has popped up a lot more often over the past few years thanks to social media awareness, leading many people ...

From years of experience, I've observed that injustice and favoritism are among the characteristics of the family system.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can leave marks that take time to understand. As a child, you learn to scan moods, soften your reactions, or keep your feelings tucked away so the household stays ...