Toxic parenting refers to repeated patterns of behaviour that undermine a child’s emotional safety, sense of self, and overall wellbeing.

This can include persistent criticism, emotional invalidation, manipulation, control, or the withdrawal of love and support. While these behaviours may be subtle or dismissed as discipline or stress, their impact is significant.

Over time, children exposed to these patterns may develop anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty trusting others, and challenges forming healthy relationships.

When harmful behaviours are normalised within the home, they become harder to recognise—and more likely to continue.

• Toxic Parenting prioritises a parent's needs over a child's well-being, causing long-term mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.