latestOctober 01, 2023

Golden Rule Applies When Establishing Friendships

Q: Our daughter started attending a new school this year and she's struggling to develop healthy friendships. What can we do to help her seek out connections with kids who will be positive influences?... more

September 24, 2023

Take Multiple Steps When Making Fiscal Decisions

Q: My wife and I have decent incomes, but neither of us has ever been all that great at making informed financial decisions. I feel like most of the time we're just winging it. Do you have any practic... more

September 17, 2023

Be Honest With Young Kids Regarding Relative's Illness

Q: My grandfather has been battling cancer, but unfortunately is in the final stages -- it won't be long. He wants to see my two young children. But the illness and treatments have dramatically affect... more

September 10, 2023

Maintain Marriage-Focused Home; Respect Spouse's Choices

Q: My wife and I love our three children. But with all the activity surrounding the kids, our marriage isn't as fun as it used to be. Is that normal?... more

September 03, 2023

Strategize With Grandparents to Reinforce Parents' Lessons

Q: My husband and I work hard to teach our kids to be content with what they (and we) have. But whenever they visit my parents, that concept just flies out the window. Grandma and Grandpa fill them wi... more

August 27, 2023

Help Daughter Recognize Herself as a Whole Person

Q: When I was a teen girl, I was concerned about my appearance. But our 13-year-old daughter seems almost obsessed about how she looks. She locks herself in the bathroom until she gets makeup, hair an... more

August 20, 2023

Social Media Postings Are Curated Highlights

Q: Whether I'm just talking to other people, or especially watching social media, it seems like their families are perfect. The kids are happy and always behave, everybody's loving and nobody has any ... more

August 13, 2023

Find Time in Busy Schedule to Connect With Your Kids

Q: How's a parent supposed to connect with teens when life is always crazy? My husband and I both work, while our kids have school, jobs, friends and all sorts of activities. Everybody in our house is... more

August 06, 2023

Balancing Exercise, Nutrition Key to Weight Loss

Q: I've tried every sort of diet -- and more than a few weight-loss gimmicks -- but I just can't seem to drop even a few pounds. I know I'm overweight. It's very discouraging and affects how I view my... more

July 30, 2023

We Must Work to Understand, Address the Causes of Suicide

Q: Our daughter is in middle school. One of her classmates (although not a close friend) recently took her own life. The family is wracked with guilt, and all of us who know them are devastated. We're... more

July 23, 2023

Maintain 'Hands-Off' Approach With Kids' Hobbies

Q: My wife and I have two school-age sons. I'm looking forward to teaching them about the various sports and hobbies I enjoy; I think that will keep us close as they grow up. Do you have any advice?... more

July 16, 2023

Consider Family Principles When Contemplating Move

Q: I have a good career going, which helps me provide the best for my wife and kids. I have been presented with a couple of potential opportunities that would involve relocating across the country. As... more

July 09, 2023

Father Hopes to Restore Relationship With Daughter

Q: My adult daughter is 35 years old; I haven't spoken with her since she was 17. I definitely wasn't the best father, but I've made positive changes in recent years. I long for our relationship to be... more

July 02, 2023

Reader Wonders if There Can Be Peace in Society

Q: I get so discouraged with constant streams of "news" highlighting how people fight about politics, moral beliefs, race, religion, etc. Honestly, I despair that there can ever be peace in our societ... more

June 25, 2023

Let Adult Son Be His Own Person

Q: My husband and I did our best to raise our son into a mature adult. But now that he's finished college and out on his own, he's making very poor choices. We're discouraged, and struggle wondering w... more

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