Q: I'm worried about my 10-month-old granddaughter's health. I love my son and daughter-in-law. But when I visited last week, the house was filled with trash, moldy food was stuck to the carpet and di... more
Q: This spring I've started to realize that, sadly, our family has allowed Memorial Day to become nothing more than a day to celebrate the onset of summer (and eat too much). Even though our kids are ... more
Q: After years of being a single parent, I recently married a wonderful man. He's kind but firm with my three children and plans to adopt them. But my preschool-age son has had a hard time warming up ... more
Q: This past year both our adult son and my brother have experienced job loss and hardship. We have the resources to help; do you think it's wise to loan money to either or both of them?... more
Q: I was pretty wild in my younger years. Now that my kids are teenagers, they're starting to ask about my past. Should I be completely open with them about things I regret?... more
Q: My wife and I enjoy being connected with family, friends and favorites through various social media platforms. But it seems like the tech is starting to dominate our lives -- and even negatively im... more
Q: My spouse has a few irritating habits that haven't bothered me too much in the past. But this past year, being shut up together so much... I'm about ready to snap. Help!... more
Q: I guess it's time to admit that my use of alcohol is starting to impact my family -- and even my work. I doubt that I'll be able to stop drinking without professional assistance. Can you help point... more
Q: My teen daughter and her boyfriend frequently exchange put-downs and insults. She laughs it off, but I don't think this is healthy behavior. Am I being too sensitive?... more
Q: My parents are clearly partial to my daughter -- their first grandchild -- over her little brother. He obviously notices but doesn't say much. How do we address it when Grandma and Grandpa play fav... more
Q: We're struggling with our teen son's use of marijuana. We have confronted him, but he just counters that cannabis is now socially acceptable and being legalized across the country. He has refused t... more
Q: My husband recently left me and moved in with another woman. My children are confused because their dad has been lying to them about where he's living and the reasons for our separation. What shoul... more
Q: Our 23-year-old son is living with us again. We also have young teens in the house. We know we should treat our adult son differently in terms of rules and expectations, but we're concerned about h... more
Q: My father hurt me deeply when I was a child. Friends tell me I need to forgive him in my heart, but I'm finding that very difficult to do. What would you say?... more