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Question This is my first marriage but my husband’s second. He feels so guilty about his divorce that he spoils his children—they get...

Question Our two children are 19-months apart. Sometimes they get along great and other times they don’t. When does sibling rivalry go...

Question Our 6-year-old daughter demands my attention at all times. If we’re not giving her focused attention, she’s misbehaving to...

Question I’ve been a mom for 10 years, and I’ve tried very hard to emphasize to my children the difference between right and wrong....

Question My son just won't keep his room clean. Is this a battle worth fighting? Should I just close the door? Answer When we hit the...

Question My husband and I were married six years before we had children, and while we are different in many ways (he's way laid back; I'm...

Question My 5-year-old has started telling “white lies.”  How do I help him learn to tell the truth? Answer Somewhere between...

Question I am a single mother due to a marriage filled with domestic violence. I am raising three children, ages 6, 5, and 3, on my own....

Question My wife left me for another man and is living with him. She and I share custody of our 15-year-old daughter. That means my...

Question Our 9-year-old has picked up a habit of speaking to us and to her younger brother in a sarcastic, disrespectful manner. Her...

Question My 13-year-old daughter is almost paralyzed by fears. She won’t try new things because of her fear of failure or disaster. Her...

Question My husband and I were married six years before we had children, and while we are different in many ways (he's way laid back; I'm...

Question My son is extremely strong willed. He throws temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way. I've read all the books and try to be...

Question Our oldest daughter is 15 and it seems like it’s almost impossible for her to admit when she is wrong, apologize and ask for...

Question I don't approve of some of my teen's music. What's the best way to approach this — do I forbid it or ignore it or what? Answer...

Question I grew up in a home where my mother yelled and screamed about everything. I swore I'd never do that to my kids, but sometimes in...

Question My strong-willed 6-year-old is wearing me down. She has an opinion about everything and it is almost always the opposite of what...

Question I’m a single mom with two boys, 11 and 9. I’m going to college full-time, working two part-time jobs and feel overwhelmed most...

Question My strong-willed 6-year-old is wearing me down. She has an opinion about everything and it is almost always the opposite of what...

Question Our 12-year-old son loves to sit and watch TV, play video games, or be on the computer. He doesn't like sports, but we would...