Q: I'm ashamed to say that I've done and said some hurtful things to my wife over the past couple of years. She's withdrawn from me emotionally, and I'm not sure how to convince her I've changed. How ... more

Q: Several years ago our daughter-in-law severed all contact with us, and we've had little contact since with our son or her. We've asked them many times to tell us how we've wronged them so we can ma... more

Q: I'm a single woman. I've been wondering if I should have a will and/or estate plan. Is this something I should be concerned about?... more

Q: My daughter is 12 years old. Looking back on my own teen years, I had a really rough time emotionally. As her mom, what can I do to help her through what I expect to be a challenging season in her ... more

Q: My wife and I have been noticing significant differences regarding how we each interact with our children. She tends to emphasize the rules, I'm a little more easygoing. What's your preferred appro... more

Q: I set a lot of goals for last year -- but I only managed to reach a couple of them. I'm really discouraged. Do you have any tips for motivation to keep going?... more

Q: Every December I set goals for new things I want to accomplish in the next year. But even when I've managed to follow through and achieve those things I still feel unfulfilled. Isn't life all about... more

Q: I want to say that I'm feeling cynical about Christmas and all the feel-good messaging. Just look around us! This world is getting worse all the time. Wars between nations, racial issues, political... more

Q: I'm kind of dreading Christmas this year. We're basically obligated to hang out with extended family whose opinions on a number of issues clash with ours. Can you give us any advice for at least tr... more

Q: I know that this time of year is supposed to be the "feel good" season. But in our house it just seems like wall-to-wall stress for a whole month. How can we change that pattern?... more

Q: We want to help our kids learn how to handle money in practical ways. Do you have any suggestions?... more

Q: I struggle every year when Thanksgiving approaches. I know I should be more grateful than I am; I just don't know how to get a better handle on it. Help?... more

Q: With a recent change in my job, I'm finally going to be able to spend more time with my family. My kids aren't used to having Dad home much. How can I build and keep up relational momentum with the... more