Q: I'm a wife and mom with two busy school-age kids and a preschooler. I'm also employed full-time. Our family's schedule is packed; there's so much to do that I feel compelled to produce All. The. Ti... more
Q: Okay, Frustrated Mom here: My 10-year-old son runs around playing and sweats buckets but will NOT take a shower afterward. What's the thing with boys not understanding the basic need to bathe?!... more
Q: My bride-to-be and I are getting married in a couple of months. We want to have a solid, life-long relationship, so we're asking various people for advice. What's your perspective?... more
Q: Between work, parenting, and just life in general, I feel totally swamped most of the time. Trying to take a day off doesn't seem to help. What can I do?... more
Q: Do you have any advice for a newly married stepmom trying to build connections? My husband's kids aren't warming up to me no matter what I do. Help!... more
Q: I try to be consistent with my kids. But there are days when I just don't have the patience with them that I should or give them the attention they deserve. It makes me feel like a total failure as... more
Q: I'd say that our marriage is in pretty good shape, but my husband and I agree that we can probably do even better. We like word pictures -- do you have a simple one you could give us with some sugg... more
Q: Our son will be graduating from high school this spring. His friends will all be heading off to college, and it seems he should, as well. But formal education has never been his strong point; he's ... more
Q: I've fallen into a deep hole of credit card debt. I'm spending more than I'm earning every month -- and hopelessly sinking deeper. What can I do?... more
Q: My wife and I have been planning to start a family. It makes me nervous, though, and not just the thought of being responsible for a child. I've read about studies showing that parenting often lead... more
Q: I struggle watching my school-age children go through challenges. My natural inclination is to step in and fix things for them whenever I can. That's what parenting is all about, right?... more
Q: My adult son is a successful businessman and I'm very proud of him. But I think he works too much and seems too busy for his own children (my grandkids). What can I do to help?... more
Q: I've been married for almost four months. My husband and I have grown accustomed to doing everything together, just the two of us. But last weekend he made plans to go to a game with a couple of hi... more
Q: My husband is currently unemployed after a "corporate restructure." I have a decent job, so we aren't destitute, but this is a difficult situation for the whole family. What do you suggest I priori... more
Q: I have just joined the ranks of the "officially retired." Now that I won't have the daily challenge of handling complex details that I've always enjoyed in my work, I'm concerned about keeping my m... more