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Sep 2, 20212 min read

Roller-coaster Emotions

Question: From the onset of the Covid-19 crisis our kids have experienced a roller-coaster of emotions—fearful, sad, anxious, angry,...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 1, 20213 min read

Crushing Expectations

Question Our 14-year-old son is obsessed with being the best and can be devastated by even small mistakes and setbacks which often lead...

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Gary Oliver

Jan 1, 20212 min read

Temper Tantrums Again

Question With all of the changes, interruptions and instability our son and daughter have experienced over the past several months,...

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Gary Oliver

Mar 21, 20201 min read

Bruce Moose and the What-ifs

This is a motion video rendition of “Bruce Moose and the What-Ifs” by Gary J. Oliver & H. Norman Wright. This engaging book for children...

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Gary Oliver

Sep 24, 20192 min read

Seasonal Depression

Question Every year during winter my wife becomes extremely emotional and depressed. The only reason I can figure is that she’s affected...

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Gary Oliver

Apr 24, 20193 min read

Dreaming

Question I often have dreams about being unfaithful to my husband. They usually involve a faceless “mystery man” who’s perfect in every...

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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

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 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Question Our teenage son has become more withdrawn and isolated in the past few months.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

Dec 1, 20183 min read

Shy Child

Question Our 10-year-old daughter is painfully shy around others. She’s quiet but still a lot of fun at home with us and her two younger...

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Gary Oliver

Oct 24, 20182 min read

Dealing with Temper Tantrums

Question Our youngest daughter is strong-willed and throws temper tantrums whenever she doesn’t get her way. We’ve talked to other...

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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

Aug 11, 20184 min read

Negative Attitudes

Question I often overhear my two daughters criticizing other people. I think they're picking it up from other kids at school, but I want...

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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

Jun 11, 20183 min read

After Divorce

Question My husband and I divorced a little more than a year ago. The kids live with me and visit their dad (and his new wife of three...

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Gary Oliver

Aug 23, 20172 min read

Parenting through Change and Loss

Question We have a son and daughter, ages 10 and 7, and over the past two years we’ve experienced some significant changes and losses...

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Gary Oliver

Jun 23, 20172 min read

Helping Children Deal with Loss

Question In the last six months we’ve had loss of a grandmother, an uncle, and a close family friend. These have impacted our entire...

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Gary Oliver

Feb 1, 20173 min read

How to Manage Stress Better

Stress is the “wear and tear” our bodies experience as we adjust to our continually changing environment; it has physical and emotional...

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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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