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Mar 23, 20142 min read

Staying Connected After Having Children

Question We were prepared for the birth of our first child but now, a year later, we realize that we weren’t prepared for all of the...

Gary Oliver

Mar 12, 20143 min read

Fearful Child

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...

Gary Oliver

Feb 28, 20144 min read

From Crisis to Confidence

The year of 1996 began with great expectations in the Oliver home. On Thanksgiving my mom and dad had moved from their Southern...

Gary Oliver

Feb 24, 20143 min read

Same-page Parenting

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...

Gary Oliver

Feb 11, 20143 min read

Disciplining Children

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...

Gary Oliver

Jan 24, 20142 min read

Daughters Emotions

Question We have three daughters and sometimes the drama of all of the emotions feels overwhelming to me and their mom. How can we deal...

Gary Oliver

Jan 11, 20142 min read

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...

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...

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...

Gary Oliver

Nov 24, 20132 min read

Sharing Too Much

Question How much should a spouse express his or her true feelings and thoughts without fear of “rocking the boat?” I get weary of...

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...

Gary Oliver

Oct 11, 20132 min read

Non-believer Spouse

Question My husband and I weren’t Christians when we married. But I'm a Christian now, and he isn’t. He doesn’t like that I believe in...

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