So I've grounded my kids due.....my life is miserable...I can't take it...what should I do?
What are some of your most effective principles for raising teenagers?
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 concerned that my negative attitude could be affecting my kids. Is this possible?
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?
How do you help teenage girls with their self-image and self-esteem, while dealing with the drama that comes with high school?
My children groan when I ask them to do their chores. I'm so tired of this behavior. Will I ever get them to help with a smile?
I have custody of my 16-year-old son. Now he says he wants to live with his Dad, but his dad travels most of the time for work. What should I do?
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?
It seems as though people don't like to be honest about how hard parenting really is. Or, is it just me?
When it comes to raising my children, I know I need to be the boss, but I often feel guilty?
Why do I feel as though I want my child to be the best. It drives me crazy when she doesn't try her best at things. Should I give in?
How can I stop my daughter from comparing herself to her friends?
How do I help my child feel secure in this world, when I don't feel secure. Would I be lying to him?
My 17-year-old son is getting ready for college. But, he's started to get in trouble at school and work. He's become stubborn and opinionated and has lack of respect for authority. What should I do?
My husband and I have joint custody of our daughters, 12 and 9. Often, they want to stay with me during his time, but he says "no". What should I do? They want and need their mom.
Is there any way to help our children not become sexually addicted?
How do you deal with your teens taking on more and more responsibility?
How do you handle your kids turning 16 and getting their driver's license?
My child is involved in lots of after school activities and sports. How much is too much?
How do I get my child to help around the house more?
My twelve-year-old daughter keeps asking me for a cell phone. How old should she be to have one?
What do you do when your 12-year-old uses four letter words in anger?
How do I protect my child from Internet predators? Is it okay for him to surf the Internet unsupervised?
My teenager and I seem to fight all the time. Is this normal, or is something wrong?
Everyone in my household is on different schedules. We wake up tired, even after a full night's sleep. How can we stop this crazy pace?
How can I help my child who's struggling to really believe he has a special future?
There's a lot of tension in our home and our kids don't like living under our roof. My husband and I don't know what we're doing wrong. Any suggestions?
What are three questions I need to prepare my kids to answer before I send them out into the world so they achieve success?
My husband and I want to provide more for our kids' future than we had by pushing them to be great academically and athletically but they don't seem to understand. Is this wrong?
What can my husband do to help improve and maintain the self-esteem of our teenage daughters?
My wife thinks I should take our 14-year-old daughter on a 'date' to help her see how she should expect to be treated by boys. I think its silly. Who's right?
I find that I easily get angry with my teenage son. I don't want to be angry with him but he doesn't listen. What can I do?
My teenage son talks about girls a lot and I don't like what I'm hearing. I think he's being disrespectful. How can I tell him this so he'll listen?
I was a bit "wild" in the area of sex when I was a teen. So now I feel like a hypocrite talking to my teen about sex. What should I do?
I think I build up my kids in a positive way, but my friends say I'm creating little narcisists by heaping too much praise. Should I listen?
My daughter seems to get what she wants due to her looks. How can I help her deal with her beauty in a healthy way?
How can I make my home fun so my kids want to be there and bring their friends over?
I'm having a hard time connecting with my kids. It seems their values have changed as they've moved through their teen years. What should I do to connect with them?
My teen daughter and I don't see eye-to-eye on anything. What can I do?
How can I show my children that I'm their biggest fan?
What personal challenges might we face in training our children to manage money?
How do I deal with being a friend versus a parent to my child?
How do I deal with my daughter who constantly challenges my authority and always asks, "Why do I have to do this?"
I've got the kind of kid that starts a million things and doesn't finish any of them. What's that going to look like when he grows up?
From a material standpoint, our children live a very comfortable lifestyle but they act like they are miserable. Did we miss something major in our parenting plan?
At what point should I start letting my kids make their own decisions and living with the consequences?
When my husband and I try to get our kids to do chores we seem to just frustrate them. How can we help them take on more responsibility around the house?
I'm sure my kids know that I love them. Why do I get flack for not telling them all the time?
What is the biggest mistake parents make when raising their kids?
I'm concerned about how much TV my family watches. How do we strike a balance between TV and quiet time, especially since our kids are in school?
My young kids are already really focused on money and status. How do I get them to focus on character and goodness?
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 want to give my children words of encouragement but they don't seem to listen. How can I get through to them?
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?
My daughter betrayed my confidence by stealing money from me and taking off with a bad boy. She wants to reconcile, but I can't seem to trust and forgive. What advice can you give?
My teenage daughter has a friend that everyone raves about, but I don't trust her. Should I trust my instincts or listen to everyone else?
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?
I really don't like the girls my daughter is hanging around. They're catty and mean. How can I get her to see this on her own?
How do I raise children who will want to come back home after they become adults?
I find that I always want my children to be the brightest and most talented. Why is this seen as so bad?
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.