Expert Advice: Family Issues
Controlling Ex-Husband
Expert says woman has been enabling her ex by constantly making allowances for his... |  | First Christmas After Divorce
A newly divorced mother asks what she can do to make the first holiday after the divorce as... |
Should I Tell the Kids About Marriage Counseling?
It is unwise to prepare kids for the possibility of a divorce. | | |
Breaking Divorce News to a Three-Year-Old
An expert gives some advice on how to help a three-year-old understand divorce. | | Getting Both Sides of the Family Together
Getting both sides of the family together for celebrations is a common family dilemma. |
Should Father Bathe with Toddler Daughter?
Read what our expert has to say to a father who has been bathing with his daughter. | | Mother Wants to Show Affection for New Beau
It's best to introduce a new boyfriend into your children's lives gradually, preferably while... |
Child Feels Abandoned by Father
When your child feels abandoned by your ex, you need to do some damage control to minimize his... | | Mom Sad over Divorce
An expert advises a depressed divorcee to be careful not to enlist her kids as her caretakers. |
My Four-Year-Old Is Ruining My Life
A recently divorced mother wonders whether her four-year-old needs counseling. | | Daughter Maturing Early
Your attitude toward your maturing daughter is the most important tool you have for helping her... |
Dating During Divorce
Our expert believes that it can have negative effects on kids when either parent dates during... | | Stepson Caught Between Parents
Our expert encourages a stepmother not to discipline her stepson for things he does while at... |
Behavior Problems May Stem from Divorce
An eight-year-old does not have the ability to respond in a sophisticated emotional manner to... | | Stepson Not Helping with Chores
You have every right to determine the rules and consequences for the time your stepson spends... |
Boy Has Crush on Stepmother
The primary objective in dealing with this crush is to make certain that this boy is not made... | | Trusting Your Teen
How can you trust your daughter if she is not trustworthy? You should set the expectations,... |
Soon-to-Be Ex Taking Kids to Visit Girlfriend
Is it a bad idea for kids to "hang out" with their dad at his lover's place?... | | Making Discipline Work
Good discipline begins with a discussion of what is and is not acceptable behavior in your... |
Stepdaughter Says She Hates Stepmother
This type of response to a stepparent's setting limits are a child's way of manipulating and... | | Older Daughter Is Mean to Sibling
Forcing your older girl to include her sibling when she visits her friends is setting her up to... |
Seven-Year-Old Misbehaves at Home and School
What should you do when a child never does what he's told?... | | Mom Angered by Son's Attitude
It's important to maintain some emotional distance in a mother-son relationship. Otherwise,... |
Child Wants His Parents Together Again
What can you do when your child is placed in an unhealthy triangle between you and your ex?... | | Boy Does Poorly in School Following Parents' Divorce
It's quite common for a child to have lots of fears and anger when his parents divorce, and... |
Teen Pulling Away from Family
This is a normal, healthy stage in adolescent development, where the child seeks to pull away... | | Son Is Gifted, but Daughter Isn't
The problem of having one sibling identified as gifted and the other not qualifying for the... |
My Daughter Doesn't Want Me to Date
No child, of any age, should be allowed to have the power to blackmail a parent. | | Grandparent Wants to Help Gifted Grandchild
Grandparents can assume some wonderfully unique and significant roles in the lives of their... |
Divorced Dad Wants to Be Closer to His Kids
A divorced father is upset that his daughter won't spend time with him. | | Is My Stepdaughter's Homeschooling on Target?
The issue here is not verifying if your stepdaughter is on-target with her public-schooled... |
Divorce and Teens
A mother wants to know how she can improve her relationship with her daughter before the... | | Teasing in the Home
Ask your older children to put themselves in your little guy's place. Sometimes children don't... |
Child Prefers Mom over Dad
A two-year-old's preference for only one parent to satisfy his needs is perfectly normal. | | Are Violent Genes Inherited?
Our expert advises a parent not to worry about hereditary violence, but to be alert to behavior... |
Four-Year-Old Starts Misbehaving After Parents Divorce
There are a number of books that parents can read about managing children's reaction to... | | Is My Son Abusing His Homeschooling Freedom?
The fact that your son is completing his assignments and turning them in each week shows that... |
Should Sister and Brother Share a Bedroom?
Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a... | | Can My Ex Prevent Me from Homeschooling?
Here are some ideas in the area of custody laws and homeschooling. |
Middle Child Is Jealous of New Baby
You can offset your middle child's jealousy of the baby by including him in as many activities... | | Does Homeschooling Improve Parent-Child Relationships?
Homeschooling seems to remove many of the stumbling blocks that traditionally schooled parents... |
Rivalry Between Brothers
Conflict between siblings is normal. What's important is how the children and parents handle... | | Can Mom and Stepmom Homeschool Jointly?
Does the boy's natural mother have the ability and commitment to homeschool? The rewards are... |
Girl Changes Mind About Custody Decision
A father is disappointed and hurt when his daughter changes her mind about a custody decision. | | Siblings and Self-Esteem
Find ideas for how to help all your children reach their fullest potential -- without comparing... |
Part-Time Job: A Good Idea for a High School Student?
Get exeprt advice on whether it's wise for a high school student to have a part-time job. ... | | |
Competition Between Twins
Parents can reduce rivalry between twins by removing unnecessary competition. | |
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