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Dec 1, 20202 min read

Miscommunication with Teens

Question We have two teenage children. While we have good relationships, we don’t communicate as well as we’d like. In fact, much of...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Healthy Conflict

Q: I usually avoid conflict but that hasn’t been working. Is there such a thing as “healthy conflict”? Conflict is a part of life. Even...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 10, 20202 min read

Trading Shifts

Q: How do I navigate covering shifts with my coworkers? A tricky social situation in which so many parts are at play, for this column...

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Gary Oliver

Feb 13, 20202 min read

Roommate issues

Q: How do I talk with my roommate about keeping our room/bathroom clean? (Asking for a friend) Ah, yes. The messy roommate who either...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 22, 20202 min read

Asking for help

Q: How can I ask for help from a classmate? I remember my freshman year. The start of spring semester was great. I enjoyed seeing friends...

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Gary Oliver

Jul 24, 20193 min read

Talking About Sex

Question As I was dropping off some clean laundry in my son’s room recently, I found a package of condoms on the floor. What’s the best...

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Gary Oliver

May 24, 20193 min read

Church Division

Question Recently, my husband decided to leave our church because he said he doesn’t feel spiritually led there anymore. I see this as a...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 12, 20192 min read

How To Forgive Hurt

Question Our teenage son was rejected by several of his friends and his hurt has turned into a bitterness and hatred that concerns us. ...

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Gary Oliver

Feb 23, 20192 min read

Saying Sorry

Question Our 14-year-old daughter is a precious young lady with many strengths. Unfortunately, she isn’t very good at taking...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 24, 20192 min read

How to Prepare Children for Moving

Question We’re preparing for a major move from the only home our three kids have known. At 6, 8 and 11 they’re already experiencing a...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 24, 20182 min read

How Does an Extrovert, Parent an Introverted Child?

Question How does an extrovert parent an introverted child? Answer In Proverbs 22:6 we are exhorted to raise our children in “the way...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 11, 20182 min read

Managing Adolescent Withdrawal

Question Our teenage son has become more withdrawn and isolated in the past few months. Is this normal? Is it something to be concerned...

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Gary Oliver

Oct 11, 20182 min read

How to Parent When Angry

Question As my kids have become teenagers our whole family has noticed that when one of the kids disobeys or mouths off I increasingly...

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Gary Oliver

Jun 23, 20182 min read

Dealing with Anger in Your Child

Question I think that our three-year-old daughter is the stereotypical angry child. When she doesn’t get what she wants at the grocery...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 23, 20184 min read

Disagreeing Spouses

Question My wife and I have problems agreeing on many things. We seem to hold on strongly to our parent’s view. What can we do to start...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 11, 20174 min read

Siblings and Anger

Question We have two young boys who are 19 months apart and they both struggle with anger. We’re doing a better job at managing our...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 24, 20172 min read

Developing Perseverance in Kids

Question Our eight-year-old son gets discouraged very easily gives up. He won’t stay at a task long enough to learn how to do it. ...

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Gary Oliver

Dec 23, 20163 min read

Developing A Healthy Body Image

Question I’m concerned that my daughter has a negative body image and that it’s having a negative impact on her relationships and her...

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Gary Oliver

Oct 23, 20162 min read

Parenting through Grandparent Conflict

Question We have two boys and two girls, and both sets of grandparents enjoy going overboard in their gift-giving. It’s almost like...

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Gary Oliver

Sep 11, 20163 min read

Dealing With The Loss of a Pet

Question Our family pet recently passed away and it’s been very hard on our kids. How can we talk to them about death and help them deal...

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