DEAR ABBY: My problem is I curse way too much. I truly would like to stop, because I hate cursing.
I am 36 years old and have three young children, all under 10 years old. I lose my patience with my kids, and that's when I use the worst of words.
I'm a good parent otherwise, and I love my children very much. But I need to quit cursing. Please help! -- CURSING MOM
DEAR CURSING MOM: When you feel like cursing, substitute an acceptable word or phrase for the curse words. I had a neighbor who, when angered, would shout, "Holy Moses!" and, "Gosh darn son-of-a-sea-cook!"