latestJuly 26, 2020

Breaking Pattern Is Not Impossible

Q: Can you help me deal with the starving, binging and purging problem I've had ever since I was a teen? Thoughts of food rarely leave my mind. I'm fixated on my body weight. I feel guilty, shamed and... more

July 12, 2020

Effective Parenting Is About Balance

Q: Like a lot of parents, I guess, the shutdown this year has really stretched my wife and me regarding how we each interact with our kids. She tends to emphasize the rules; I'm more easygoing. What's... more

July 05, 2020

Help Is Available For Addiction

Q: My spouse's substance abuse and drug addiction has had a devastating impact on our marriage and family. I feel as if I've just about reached the end of my rope. Help!... more

April 26, 2020

Tips For Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Q: Do you have any advice for an older couple who have long-term custody of their grandchildren? Our two young grandkids are living with us and probably will be for some time.... more

April 19, 2020

Drench Your Marriage With Love

Q: I know several couples who have gotten divorced when we all thought they were perfectly matched. But others have stuck together when I thought there was no way they would. Why do you think some mar... more

April 12, 2020

Handle Conflict in a Healthy Way

Q: I try to avoid conflict, especially with my spouse. But we still argue sometimes. It makes me worry and wonder if this is a sign our relationship is struggling. What's your take?... more

April 05, 2020

Tips For Dealing With Anxiety

Q: My wife struggles with anxiety. I try to help her, but it's wearing both of us down. I get to the point where I don't know what to say, and sometimes I think anything I do say will be wrong. Do you... more

March 22, 2020

Teaching Perseverance Is Key

Q: My approach to parenting has basically been to let my kids try an activity, and if they don't like it, we just go on to something else. Some of my friends have told me they don't agree. What's your... more

March 08, 2020

Upcoming Loss Impacts Family

Q: We recently learned that my elderly mother has only a few months to live. Our whole family is shaken, but I'm especially concerned about how to help my young children process that their beloved Gra... more

March 01, 2020

How We Respond Matters More Than We Think

Q: My son just got engaged to be married. As he and his fiancée prepare for life together, what advice would you give them for building a solid relationship?... more

February 09, 2020

Rekindling Romance Takes Dedication

Q: How does a person recapture the romance in a marriage? My husband and I still love each other after 20-some years together. But our life feels ... well, boring and repetitive. Do you have any advic... more

February 02, 2020

Moving On After Divorce Can Be Tough

Q: I recently went through a divorce that I didn't want, but my ex has moved on, and there's no going back. I'm starting to look forward myself. How soon is too soon to get married again after divorce... more

January 19, 2020

Social Media Tips For Kids and Parents

Q: My kids are old enough to have their own social media accounts, and I'm reluctantly ready to let them. But I'm still nervous about it. Do you have any advice?... more

January 05, 2020

Assist Kids in Learning to Handle Money

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

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