All children suffer in families where one partner abuses and controls the other (Stark, 2023). In our work, we have seen that first-born child often suffer the most. In coercive control, one person ...

Coauthored with Pamela J. Miller, JD., MSW. Coercive control and the severe abuse professionals refer to as “torture” can occur in intimate partner relationships and also in parent-child relationships ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- We've all seen it -- the emotional build-up, the red crumpling face, the outburst of crying, screaming or worse. A child's angry explosion may leave parents feeling overwhelmed ...

Do you ever feel yourself losing control when your kids get a bit too rowdy? Or find yourself snapping over small disruptions at home? Keeping your cool during these moments can be tough — but it's ...