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Talking with Teens
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...
Gary Oliver
Oct 23, 20123 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Oct 11, 20123 min read
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Unbalanced Family Time
Question My husband goes out of his way to spend time with his family—he even admits he’ll stop everything to be with them. When it comes...
Gary Oliver
Sep 23, 20123 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Sep 12, 20122 min read
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Growing Through Depression
One reader asks, “I am in my mid-fifties and for the past several years I have found myself struggling with increased feelings of...
Gary Oliver
Aug 31, 20125 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Aug 24, 20123 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Aug 12, 20123 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Jul 24, 20123 min read
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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...
Gary Oliver
Jul 12, 20123 min read
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Child Perfectionism
Question My 7-year-old daughter is a perfectionist. She can't seem to have fun because she gets frustrated when things aren't like she...
Gary Oliver
Jun 23, 20123 min read
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Room for Independence
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...
Gary Oliver
Jun 11, 20123 min read
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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. ...
Gary Oliver
May 23, 20122 min read
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