Parenting seems to be as much about what I’m learning as teaching my children. Leading by example is hard. Do you have any suggestions?
I'm a stay at home mom with 2 young children. When my husband is home, he's always finding other things to do. How can I get him to help with the kids?
My child is quick tempered. How do I deal with a child who's ready to explode at anytime?
Can I over-praise my child or compliment her too much?
I grew up where it was okay to hug your horse, not your kids. Why is touch such a big deal, particularly when it can be misused?
My children don't like to be alone. They always want someone around. How can I break this habit?
It seems as though people don't like to be honest about how hard parenting really is. Or, is it just me?
How do I help my child feel secure in this world, when I don't feel secure. Would I be lying to him?
When are children old enough to help around the house?
My husband is different from me as a parent, especially in the area of discipline. How do we handle these differences?
My only child is indulged by family members and friends. She's "constantly" getting toys and gifts. How can I help curb her growing appetite for "stuff?"
My 4-year-old daughter is very sensitive. It's hard to discipline her without her having a total meltdown, even for a Time Out. Any suggestions?
What is the best way to handle sibling arguing...(No, I didn't. Yes, you did! He's looking at me funny, etc.)?
How do I get my child to help around the house more?
My daughter is a slacker, but she still gets rewarded. She makes good grades but is not motivated. What can I do to help her?
How can I help my kids love and want to take care of each other?
I'm not above using a little guilt to get my kids to come around to my way of thinking. Am I setting them up for a lifetime at the therapist or is some guilt okay?
In frustration I've said things to my kids that I shouldn't have. I've apologized, but I worry that it will stick with them. Is there anything else I should do?
I feel like I say "no" to my kids too much. Is it possible that I'm being too hard core with discipline?
Sometimes I just want to throw in the towel on my 3 kids. I love them but they are so hard to handle. What should I do?
When we have friends and their kids over to our home, I'm amazed by the behavior of some children. Should I take charge in my own home? I worry about the other parent's reaction.
I teach my daughter what's expected from her, including manners and discipline. Yet, I'm afraid that I may be taking away what makes her unique and different. How can I find balance and not kill her spirit?
My 5-year-old son has a friend who's obnoxious. He's even rude in my home. Should I talk to his parents?
I feel like I wear a mask so that people will like me, especially around my children's school. Am I pathetic, or what?
When I get angry with my kids in public, I feel like people stare at me and think I'm awful. How should I handle public discipline?
My 6-year-old is starting to get a serious attitude. She's in a good school that doesn't allow it and we closely monitor what she watches on TV. What else can we do?
My kids fight a lot. I think it's normal and they need to learn how to fight well. However, it drives my husband crazy. How should we handle this?
I have a 4-year-old who wants to watch everything his 8-year-old brother watches. Is this a problem?
I don't like the way I've treated my child. I feel awful. What should I say to him?
As a mother of toddlers, how do I find time for myself? Let alone time for my husband?
When is my child old enough to be spanked? And, is there a right way and a wrong way?
My kids are starting school and my husband wants me to go back to work so we can have more income. I'd prefer to be home and not miss their childhood. What should I do?
My daughter could start kindergarten now but she could also wait another year. How old should she be before she starts kindergarten?
How can I stop my 18-month-old from continual fussing and whining?
How do I get my child to stay in bed? Is it a problem that he wants to get in bed with my husband and I?
What do you do when your four-year-old says "I hate you"?
What happens when your four-year-old throws a fit in a public place?
My wife and I disagree about how to discipline our children. What should we do?