When the inner child feels truly seen and protected by our adult self, it no longer needs to cling to old fears or survival roles. Instead of guarding against life, it can gradually return to its ...

TikTok is like America Idol for mental health, where once-obscure therapies go for their big break. Such is the case with inner child work. As #innerchild videos skyrocketed to a spectacular 3.2 ...

Have you ever struggled to set boundaries with a partner? Or needed reassurance on first dates? Thought leaders in psychology and personal development are now, after some inspection, attributing these ...

KOCHI: The ‘inner child’ has been an in-thing of late. Not merely in the therapeutic sense that Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung advocated nearly a century ago, but also as a means for ordinary adults to ...

The journey of reparenting begins with recognizing how childhood experiences shape our adult lives. When early emotional needs go unmet, the impact can resonate through relationships and ...

Our subconscious holds childhood feelings, shaping adult reactions. Recognizing triggers and fostering supportive environments are crucial for healing. Journaling, therapy, and setting boundaries aid ...

While the early 2020s were dominated by the soft aesthetics of reparenting our toddlers, 2026 has ushered in a much grittier psychological era. We are no longer just buying coloring books; we are ...

The “inner child” is not a metaphor for immaturity or regression. It is the part of the psyche that contains the emotional memory of childhood, including unmet needs, fears, and coping mechanisms ...