Frequently I will get an e-mail or call from a targeted parent asking me which of my books and writings do I think they should share with their alienated child, as a means of enlightening that child ...

Are estranged parents really “doing it wrong," or is the culture around estrangement applying impossible standards?

Parental alienation is a situation where one parent systematically turns a child against the other parent. This can have devastating consequences for the child's emotional well-being, relationships, ...

This next story is about what can happen when one parent in a family is so angry at the other that they deploy the kids as weapons. It's a phenomenon known as parental alienation. It is common, more ...

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Barbara Bradley Hagerty, a contributor for The Atlantic, about parental alienation, which can happen when one... Parental Alienation: How Parents Use Their Children ...

The last thing most parents want is to hurt their children. In fact, when most couples divorce, the most agonizing issue they face is how to minimize damage to their children; they want to know how to ...

About one in four people are estranged from a relative, according to a 2019 Pillemer survey, which can make this time of year especially hard. Westend61 / Getty Images/Westend61 There are tons of ...

Estrangement is never simple. Whether the separation was sudden or years in the making, the pain of losing a child—no matter their age—leaves a lasting void. For many parents, the distance is filled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. While many of us experience nurturing, heartwarming upbringings, we all know at ...