Discover whether your cosy parent-child bond is heartwarming or heading into “too close” territory. In this interview with Today’s Parent, TPC’s social worker Mahira Zakiuddin breaks down the sweet-spot of connection and where boundaries matter.
Every parent wants a close relationship with their child but … can you ever be too close? In this Today’s Parent interview, Toronto Psychology Clinic social worker Mahira Zakiuddin talks about the upsides of having a Gilmore Girls–style bond, the signs it might be crossing into unhealthy territory, and how to find the right balance between connection and independence.