Q: Our 14-year-old daughter has recently become obsessed with her appearance. She practically locks herself in her bedroom or bathroom until she gets her hair, makeup and clothes perfect. What can we do ...
Q: Our daughter is painfully shy. As a toddler, she would hide behind my legs whenever guests came over. Now, as a teenager, she still struggles with social interaction – avoiding eye contact and rarely ...
Q: My wife and I have been married for almost three years but we are both unhappy, and honestly, we have had plenty of other options. What is your suggestion before we make a decision to split up?
Q: My son and daughter are 15 and 13, and I am trying to cover all the bases in preparing them for adulthood. Are there any important topics that parents often forget or overlook?
Q: I don’t get violent when I am angry but I have always tended to just “let it out” when I get frustrated with my wife and children. That is how my parents lived and how I was raised. What is the problem? ...
Q: I am a single mum with three young children, working full-time and taking online university courses. Juggling all of these responsibilities on my own is becoming increasingly challenging. While my ...
Q: I struggle with Father’s Day because my dad never expressed love or pride in me. Eventually, my dad abandoned our family. He was never a positive influence in my life, so I do not feel the need to honour ...
Q: My grandmother is in the final stages of cancer and her illness has dramatically altered her physical appearance. She has expressed a desire to see my two young children. Should I allow the children ...
Q: I am a mum to three energetic young boys and grew up with two sisters – so it has been a real shock to me to see the constant competition between my boys. Should I be encouraging or discouraging their ...
Q: My two children love sports and are quite good athletes, but when they have a bad game, I am unsure of what to say to encourage them. I often feel like I don’t have the right words or advice in those ...
