Teaching Responsibility
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...
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Gary Oliver
Dec 23, 20133 min read
Bad Music
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...
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Gary Oliver
Dec 12, 20133 min read
Parenting and Yelling
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...
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Gary Oliver
Nov 11, 20132 min read
How to Parent After a Crisis
Question We live in a part of New Jersey that was hit by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Our kids have seen friends and family lose...
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Gary Oliver
Aug 23, 20132 min read
Troubling Transitions
Question We’re concerned about some of the changes in our 12-year-old daughters behavior. Over the past several months she seems to feel...
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Gary Oliver
Aug 11, 20132 min read
Single Mom Guilt
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...
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Gary Oliver
Mar 24, 20133 min read
Encouraging Activities
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...
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Gary Oliver
Mar 12, 20132 min read
How to Guide Children through Anger
Question Sometimes my 9-year-old daughter will shout “I Hate You!” to one of her siblings, her friends, or even to one of us. How can we...
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Gary Oliver
Jan 12, 20133 min read
Video Game Boundaries
Question We have a 14-year-old son who loves to play video games. He isn’t involved in any sports and spends hours in his room either...
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Gary Oliver
Dec 23, 20122 min read
My 5 Year-old Kissed a Student at School: Should I be Worried?
Question Our kindergarten son recently got in trouble at school for kissing a girl. Should we be worried? Answer Worried no. Concerned...
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Gary Oliver
Nov 23, 20123 min read
Balancing Adolescent Freedom and Parent Involvement
Question My wife and I are increasingly concerned with the dangers facing our kids. How can we balance giving our kids freedom and...
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Gary Oliver
Nov 11, 20123 min read
Life Adjustments
Question We just moved to a new town. My daughter will be in 6th grade; my son will be in 9th grade. How can I help them adjust? Answer...
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Gary Oliver
Oct 11, 20123 min read
Distant Mother
Question When I was a kid, I didn’t have a good relationship with my mother. She was a cold and distant disciplinarian, and I didn’t feel...
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Gary Oliver
Sep 12, 20122 min read
The Value and Benefits of Cleaning
Question We have two boys, 9 and 12, and we’ve had a hard time getting them to pitch in and help with basic household tasks. How can we...
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Gary Oliver
Aug 24, 20123 min read
Child Responsibility
Question My 11-year-old son tends to blame others or circumstances whenever he is caught in misbehavior, embarrassed because he didn’t do...
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Gary Oliver
Aug 12, 20123 min read
Moody Child
Question I've been going through a rough patch with my 10-year-old son. I love him, but to tell you the truth, sometimes I just don't...
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Gary Oliver
Jul 24, 20123 min read
Children’s Privacy
Question My 15-year-old daughter jealously guards her privacy and I want to respect that. At the same time, I feel the need to know what...
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Gary Oliver
Jul 12, 20123 min read
Self-Conscious Child
Question My 8-year old son says that he doesn’t like himself and is constantly putting himself down. Answer Ask God to help you...
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Gary Oliver
May 23, 20122 min read
Making an Impact in Your Teens Life
Question Since our two children have become teenagers our marriage and family life has become much more discouraging and difficult. ...
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Gary Oliver
Feb 23, 20122 min read
Helping Children who Struggle with Sharing
Question We have four children and our third child who is 11, refuses to share. We know this can be a developmental stage some kids go...
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