An eggshell parent is an unpredictable parent you had to walk on eggshells around. The therapist who coined the term said it can impact your relationships as an adult. Children of eggshell parents can ...

Parent-child relationships come with ups and downs. But if you were generally tense, anxious, or fearful around your parent or caretaker, there's a chance you were raised by an eggshell parent. Dr.