Living with Children: Kids out of control
Question: We have two boys, 8 and 7. They are completely, and I mean COMPLETELY, out of control. They constantly argue, fight and tattle. If they’re not fighting, they’re playing chaotically. Homework...
View ArticleParent’Hood: Colorful bras?
Your 13-year-old is spending her money on flashy, colorful bras. Does this mean anything? Parent advice (from our panel of staff contributors): “Not at all. It’s a rite of passage for 13-year-old...
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Dad’s relationship with daughters is entirely appropriate
Question: I’m dating a guy with teenage daughters 16 and 18. He is always hugging them, and when we sit on the couch he will rub my leg and theirs as well. We went to a talk yesterday and his …...
View ArticleLiving with Children … and their negativity
Q: Our 7-year-old son is very negative about everything. He’s a middle child, so that may have something to do with it, but everyone else in the family is very happy, positive, optimistic, and so on....
View ArticleChild Sense: Building a closer bond with your child at bath time
Bath time can elicit all sorts of feelings for a parent and they don’t all match the Johnson’s baby advertisements. Often this can be a period of stress but by understanding your child’s dominant...
View ArticleLadies, Five Things to Ask Yourself About Your Health
The following post is sponsored by Dignity Health: Take a few minutes and ask yourself the following questions. Your family is counting on you! Do you have a family history of heart disease or...
View ArticleThe Parent ‘Hood: Using clean language in front of the kids
Your in-laws toss profanity around with abandon. Should you ask them to tone it down for the kids? Parent advice (from our panel of staff contributors): The only thing within your control is a...
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Be honest but no badmouthing to ex’s mother
Q: I recently broke off a three-year relationship — and his mother is my best friend. Who tells her and how do we do it? A: A couple of red flags, here. First, if you are like every other woman …...
View ArticleThe Parent’Hood: When other parents criticize your kid during sports
Other soccer parents loudly criticize your son’s game. Should you go to the coach? Parent advice (from our panel of staff contributors): The other parents need to be reminded that the purpose of these...
View ArticleEx-etiquette: Adoptive mom should try to understand grandma’s loss
Q: My husband’s previous wife passed on four years ago and left him with two boys, now ages 7 and 9. We have been married for almost two years and also have a little girl who is 6 months old. …...
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