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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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