The Narcissistic Mother Are you dealing with a narcissistic mother? Published on November 11, 2013 by Mark Banschick, M.D. in The Intelligent Divorce 0 in Share Everyone Needs Validation: Normal parents often experience their children as narcissistic extensions of themselves. Normal parents also let go. After all, the goal of raising healthy kids is for them to fulfill themselves. Yet, not all children are permitted to grow up and be themselves . In past blogs, we’ve looked at the child rearing practices of the narcissistic father , but, what if narcissism affects the nurturing mother ? Related Articles The Shadows of Our Mothers The Mothers Act A Great Gift Idea for Loved Ones: Share Your Stories Attributes of a Mother—The Good, the Bad, and the Funny How to Complain About Your Mother Find a Therapist Search for a mental health professional near ...