Q: Most of the time I love being a mom. But sometimes I get discouraged in the middle of all the mess and wonder if anything I do now will really matter when my little ones are all grown up. I need so... more

Q: I hate that there still seems to be so much racial tension in America. I want my young children to avoid being affected. Do you have any thoughts on the subject?... more

Q: My kids' friends are already talking about their families' summer vacation plans. With a high-stress career and crazy schedules for everybody in the household, it's been several years since we've b... more

Q: I get so discouraged over what I see in our country. So many problems driven by so much negativity and animosity. In the midst of all this arguing, what can one person do?... more

Q: I get so discouraged over my inadequacies as a mother. I try so hard, but I never quite measure up to all the other moms who seem to do EVERYTHING right. I'm terrified that my kids will be damaged ... more

Q: I've been a single mom for several years after an ugly divorce; I didn't want it, but it happened and there's no going back. Now I think I'm ready to move forward. I've been dating a great guy who ... more

Q: I'm concerned about my children growing up in a culture that seems to be increasingly selfish and entitled. It seems like narcissistic behavior is on the rise. Is there anything I can do to shield ... more

Q: My aging mother has been living in a nursing home for just over a year. She's always been a very positive person, but now she barely speaks to us when we visit her. Is depression a normal part of t... more

Q: Ever since my daughter became a teenager it feels like I'm raising a little monster. Honestly -- and I'm ashamed to say it -- there are times I just want to pull away and separate from all the dram... more

Q: While my husband was away on a weeklong business trip, I had a male friend from the office come over to eat and brainstorm a work project. After my young daughter fell asleep, we hung out watching ... more

Q: My wife left me and filed for divorce, which I didn’t want. But now it’s done. I’m concerned about how I can have a positive influence on my kids since I’m only allowed to be with them a few days o... more

Q: My wife and I both recently retired. We weren't able to have children, and through most of our 45 years of marriage we've just quietly gone about our daily business. Neither of us finished college ... more

Q: It seems like whenever I try to make some improvement in my life, like developing a good habit or learning a new skill, I fall short of my goals. I seldom make as much progress as I hope, and it's ... more