Tag: Family dynamics

Beverly K. Brandt, a retired professor in Arizona, shared her experience of taking care of her stepfather after her mother passed away. She recalled the day when a colleague questioned her decision to care...

I’ve spent 25 years writing about family dynamics, and let me tell you—middle child syndrome isn’t just some made-up buzzword. It’s real, it’s messy, and it’s something millions of people navigate daily. You know...

Beverly K. Brandt, a retired professor from Arizona, found herself in a situation that made her question the level of care adult children provide to their aging stepparents. After her mother passed away, she...