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How do I maximize my child's fourth grade experience?

How can I identify problems in my fourth grader?

If my fourth grader is in a bad classroom situation, do I take them out?

if my child is past the fourth grade, is it too late?

If my child is coming into the fourth grade, is it manipulative to control the year carefully?

I have a child with a disability. What advice do you have, especially when it comes to helping my child be independent?

I'm the mother of a child with special needs, and I need encouragement. Does my child feel as bad as I do?

My children are exposed to a lot of negativity at school, and it's adversely impacting them. How can I diminish the negative impact?

Nobody in my family seems to understand that I need time for myself. How can I get them to understand how important it is for me to spend time alone?

I'm concerned that my negative attitude could be affecting my kids. Is this possible?

Most of my friends are stay at home moms, but I have to work part-time to make ends meet. How can I get over the guilt?

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?

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I’ve been divorced for some time now and I want to date. My kids are very concerned about whom I will be dating, what advice can you give me?

My wife and I disagree about how many kids to have. How can we resolve this conflict?

Can I over-praise my child or compliment her too much?

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As a father, how does my relationship with my daughter affect her when she starts to date?

How do you help teenage girls with their self-image and self-esteem, while dealing with the drama that comes with high school?

I'm divorced with children and am starting to date. I know this can be touchy. What advice do you have for me?

Why does it bother me to hear about the problems my wife had with the kids that day when I come home from work?

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?

My mom has horrible habits. I'm afraid that they'll rub off on my kids if I let them stay with her. What should I do?

Why does my daughter make me always wait for her, but she would never keep her teacher waiting? I find it disrespectful.

Why are other women so judgmental about those of us who HAVE to return to work to make ends meet?

I work, I have kids, but it seems that I don't have many friends anymore. What do you suggest?

What are the basic criteria for finding a good babysitter?

I'm not married to the father of my child. How should I relate to him?

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?

My grandchildren's parents are getting divorced. What can I do to help them?

I always hear that mothering will get easier. My question is 'when'?

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?

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My friends' son passed away. I know losing a child is hard. What can I do for her?

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 get my husband to help with things like changing diapers. He considers it a "mom's job"?

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?

I’ve let my body go. Is it okay to pay attention to it later when I have more time?

How do I discipline my child?

How do I help my child develop independence?

How do I teach my child to have compassion?

How do I teach my child to respect others?

Our finances are tight and our home is small, we want more kids. How do we fit another child into our family?

How do I make sure my child feels loved?

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 child is adopted. What do I need to know about him that I may not know?

My husband is in the military and we move around a lot. How can I make new friends?

I’m living in a new town and am a lonely stay at home mom. How can I make friends?

When are children old enough to help around the house?

I seem to have forgotten who I was before I had kids. How can I get that back?

My parents want to be grandparents on their terms. I feel like they don't support us in how we want to raise our kids. What do you suggest?

My mother was by her own admission a bad role model. Now that I’m a mom, I wonder if I'll be a bad mom like her?

My husband stays home with the kids and I work. Often I feel jealous of him, but I like to work. How do I deal with this?

When my husband comes home from work, he wants to relax. I want to pass the kids off to him. What tips do you have for both of us?

My husband is different from me as a parent, especially in the area of discipline. How do we handle these differences?

I want to stay home with my child, but I don't want to struggle financially. What suggestions do you have for me?

I love my kids but sometimes, I don’t really like them. How can I deal with this?

What makes a mom a good mom?

How do we deal with making mistakes as a a mother?

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?

Our son-in-law adopted our 9-year-old granddaughter. She receives little positive regard or affection from him, while her baby sister is lavished. We adore both girls and respect his role. It's heartbreaking. What can we do?

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 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.

How do you suggest doling out allowances to my young children? I don't want it tied to chores, but I want to teach them about giving and sharing.

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?

Our daughter is a single mom. We just discovered her boyfriend is on the sex offender registry. What should we do?

What is the best way to handle sibling arguing...(No, I didn't. Yes, you did! He's looking at me funny, etc.)?

My adopted daughter from Russia is now 6 and asking lots of questions. I'm very honest with her about her adoption. What else should I do?

My kids won't stay in bed after I put them down. It takes me a long time to get them to sleep, what should I do?

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?

When should I allow my daughter to date?

How do I raise my kids to be selfless?

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?

As kids grow older, do they become less susceptible to media influences?

How do I teach my daughter to dress and act with discretion, when most of her TV role models don't?

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?

How can I teach my kids to be discerning about the media?

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?

Are all "PG-13" rated movies okay for my 13-year-old?

My son insists on listening to his iPod while doing homework. Is that a problem?

My kids hear swearing from friends and media. How can I deal with this?

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.

As a parent, is there a way I can control what influence music, TV and movies have on my kids?

Why is it that I can't say no without quantifying, apologizing and reconsidering?

How do I stop focusing on all the distractions in my life and focus on what's really important?

I feel like I'm an angry parent. What should I do?

I wake up, take the kids to school and go to work. Then, come home, make dinner and get the kids to bed. What do you suggest for "me-time"? I don't know where to fit it in.

I've heard that some families have "mottos to live by". How does this help a family and, how can we create one?

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?

How do I know if I'm a total failure as a mom?

I don't want people to know how I struggle with parenting. How can I move forward?

It seems like we don't laugh as a family anymore. What can we do to bring the fun back into our lives?

My house feels like it's always in chaos. How can I bring some peace into my home?

My daughter's teacher isn't a nice person. She likes to make me feel inadequate. How can I deal with a person like this?

Every year, I get a Christmas letter from my friend that boast about her kids and her vacations. I know I should be happy for her, but I just feel as though she's showing off. Any suggestions?

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 it's hard to make friends, so I spend most of my time with my children. I don't think I'm alone, but I what can I do?

I feel like I wear a mask so that people will like me, especially around my children's school. Am I pathetic, or what?

Is it ever too late to apologize for being a bad parent?

I find that I'm losing my temper a lot with my husband and kids. Could I be on overload?

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?

I think I really blew it as a parent. What can I do to make up for it? How can I get over my guilt?

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?

What are some fun ways that I can help develop my kids' media discernment?

Is there any reason why a parent should step-in and cut off all TV and music for her child?

I believe in monitoring what my children watch on TV. But, is it possible to be too controlling?

I love to listen to music with my kids, but I'm afraid that some of the words aren't appropriate. Is this a problem?

Are all '"PG" rated movies okay for my 9-year-old child?

Are all "G" rated movies okay for my 5-year-old child?

Are the rating systems taking into account my child's development?

I have a 4-year-old who wants to watch everything his 8-year-old brother watches. Is this a problem?

How much TV should my child watch?

So many of the moms in my area scrapbook. I don't like to, but feel like I should be doing it for my kids. Help!

When I married and had kids, I gave up my dreams to manage the family. Now my kids are grown and I feel like I let my dreams pass by. What can I do?

I don't like the way I've treated my child. I feel awful. What should I say to him?

I have two kids and feel like I'm solely defined as their mother, not me. What's going on?

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How can I help my daughter value her own opinion and not become a follower?

Growing up, I didn't have an involved or affectionate father. Can I learn how to be a good dad even if I didn't have a good role model?

How can I help my kids deal with bullies at school and teach them to stand up for themselves?

My son is spending a lot of time playing video games. Should I be concerned?

I don't live near my children. What can I do to let them know I care?

My wife wants me to bond with our newborn child. I think that's the mom's role, not mine. How can I deal with this?

As a single father I don't have the time to be involved with my kids' education but I want to be. What should I do?

My 8-year-old's dad has never been a part of her life. She hasn't asked about him. Should I tell her about him or wait until she asks?

Should I discipline my son different from my daughter?

What are some ways I can engage with my teenage son? All he wants to do is hang out with his friends.

What are some ways I can be a better dad?

My husband loves involving our boys in sports but gets overly involved. He ends up yelling and screaming at the referees. How can I get him to understand that he's setting a bad example?

The father of my daughter is totally absent in our lives. Will that impact my daughter's life?

The father of my sons is totally absent from our lives. Will that impact my sons growing up?

Even though I'm an adult now, how do I forgive my father and bring healing to our relationship for his absence when I was growing up?

I'm a single parent and experiencing a lot of emotions, many of them negative. What can I do to calm down and deal with these emotions?

It's a battle every night when it comes to putting my kids to bed. I'm at the end of my rope, what can I do?

We want to create an atmosphere within our home that brings out the best in our kids. How can we accomplish this?

My husband spanks our kids when they act up. He expects me to do the same when he's gone. I don't know if this is the best method. What should I do?

My husband doesn't show our children much affection. I'm worried this is affecting our children's attitude toward him. How much affection do our children need from their father?

I think my wife praises our kids too much. I believe praise should be used sparingly. Who is right?

My husband and I work very hard to provide for our family but this oftentimes leaves us very tired when we get home. It's tough to give our children the attention they need. What can we do?

Our son's teacher is certain he has a learning disability. She wants our doctor to put him on medication and she doesn't have much patience with him. What should we do?

I travel frequently as a result of my job. How can I keep connected at home when I'm on the road so much?

My husband and I are polar opposite when it comes to disciplining our children. How can we get on the same page?

My grandchildren live with me. How can I create boundaries in my home and still preserve my relationship with them.

Our child is always stressing about being organized. He's also a perfectionist. How can we get him to lighten up?

I like to spoil my grandkids. Do I need to be careful about how I do this?

What are some ways to parent strong-willed children?

My daughter could start kindergarten now but she could also wait another year. How old should she be before she starts kindergarten?

I can't get my children to do their chores. I always end up doing them myself. What am I doing wrong?

How do I decide what type of schooling is best for my children i.e.: public, private, religious etc.?

My child has a "lion" personality. How do I deal with this type of strong personality without losing my mind?

I've heard there's something called "The Blessing" that every kid needs. What is "The Blessing?"

Our child is so sensitive. How do we deal with a "Golden Retriever" child - particularly when she's living with a bunch of Lions?