“I hate my dad”: Why resentment can build between children and fathers, and what to do to repair father-child relationships by Evan Csir, LPC | Mar 22, 2024 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics Fathers are a big part of our lives, as they raise us and teach us about life — both directly and indirectly. There’s a lot to love about our fathers, but they are often also someone with great potential to do us emotional harm. As research shows, having a strong…
Father’s Day: Understanding the chemical and psychological connection between father and child by Jason Crosby | Jun 17, 2022 | Family, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Father’s Day is all about Dad—showing him just how special he is and how much of an impact he’s made on your life. Whether you connect with him by reminiscing about old family memories or taking the day to create new ones, Father’s Day is the perfect time to reflect…
Dads get a bad rap: Insights into being a supportive father, despite what pop culture and societal stereotypes may say by Jason Crosby | Aug 6, 2021 | Media Use, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Starting in the mid-20th century, father figures in pop culture, especially those portrayed on TV, have been characterized with negative attributes. Don’t be mistaken; there’s comedic gold to be mined from the blunders of characters like Bernie McCullough in “The Bernie Mac Show,” Hank Hill in “King of The Hill,”…