It’s hard to lead a family! It's even harder when you didn’t experience health in your own family as a child. Today, I’m walking you through what a healthy family looks like and what happens when it gets out of balance. This is a practical, non-shaming guide to identifying what's working in your family and how to course-correct when it's not! Here’s what we cover:1. The goal of a healthy family (5:19)2. Signs of dysfunction vs. signs of health (8:07)3. 6 extreme roles children get pushed into (19:44)4. 4 simple, research-backed strategies to create harmony within your family (37:28)Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here.Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here.Thanks to our sponsors:Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 40% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/BESTOFYOU.Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.Go to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.Get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Related Episodes:Episode 16: What are Attachment Styles and Why Does it Matter?Episode 68: How *Not* to Lose Yourself–Remaining You While Raising Them with Alli WorthingtonEpisode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy GoffMusic by Andy LuitenSound editing by Kelly KramarikWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices