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| Subject | Date Asked |
| teen Urgent help! nephew making me stressed/uncomfortable | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: Me and my husband have known each other for over 10 years married 6. My husband has a nephew with ... A: The teen needs intervention and you need therapy to find out why you reacted like this, "I thought ... | |
| sibling sexuality | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My 14 year old grandson was caught hunching on his 3 year-old sister. He is in detention; his ... A: I know how hard this must have been for you. You can find my answer by clicking this link. ... | |
| my girlfriends daughter | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been blessed with the fortunate feeling of falling in love with the most wonderful woman. we ... A: Click this link to read it now. ... | |
| Disrespect from Stepson | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning, First, Thank you for this service. My 16 stepson is very disrespectful and feels like ... A: You can find your answer to your question here on my blog. Please click on the link to read the ... | |
| Teenage son | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I never thought I would be doing this but here I am. I am the mother of a 17 yr. & we are having ... A: You can find the answer to your question on my blog. Please visit at this link. ... | |
| Teenage Advice | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: This is a hypothetical situation. A single parent, a father, is raising his pre-teenage girl. She ... A: If she is not close to a femal that she knows and trusts to help her out with this then I would ... | |
| 17 year old with possible homicidal thoughts | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Well I am a father now I'm not entirely sure on my question. See my son wants to write a book and ... A: I don't know as there is not enough information here for me to make a determination like this. For ... | |
| 17 yr old left home | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: What are the options for a parent of a 17yr old boy who decided he didn't want to live at home, ... A: From the sounds of it you don't have enough of a working relationship with him to "make" him move ... | |
| my daughter's boyfriend | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 years old and ling with me, her mom. Her dad and i are going through a divorce ... A: I am surprised you all haven't found your way into family counseling yet. If you don't do it soon ... | |
| divorced mother of teen/preteen boys | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced mother of 13 and 11 year old boys. I gave my ex the huge house with 90% of the ... A: They are boys and he is their dad. Boys at this age prefer to be around their fathers. It isn't ... | |
| shevonte | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 16 YEAR OLD AND SOMETIMES I FEEL I GOT TO FUSS AT HIM OR HIT HIM IF HE DOES SOMETHING WRONG ... A: I don't know too many 16 year olds who will respond to fussing although it is not the worst ... | |
| How do I get my daugher motivated | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old daughter. She is very intelligent but somehow shows no interest in studies, ... A: This maybe a sign she is depressed. I would get her to your doctor for a physical and a screening ... | |
| boyfriends of teenage daughters sleeping over. | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My sister has ask my husband for help with her teenage daughters and their boyfriends. They always ... A: Well this is not the first time I have had this question. My response is the same....teen pregnancy ... | |
| Q&A Site | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: "Hi, There's a new Q&A site called Ask Us Web, and they're looking for Experts to join their site. ... A: I realize however that I am giving my advice away for free at a value of approximately $75 an hour ... | |
| my teenage son lacks respect | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: my son is 16 years old. he is pretty dense to things going on around him and always has had a lack ... A: Well first of all he is 16 and he is quite capable of understanding boundaries. I don't think this ... | |
| baby obsessed | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old university student and recently all I can think about is having a baby. All day ... A: A baby does not ever COMPLETE anyone. A baby sucks you dry literally and this is why people need to ... | |
| Teenage daughter wont get physical | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter abhors any kind of physical activity. She comes home from school (gets a ... A: If you are telling me everything then I must be blunt. I think you are overstepping your daughter's ... | |
| daughter talking rudely | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old daughter and lately she's been talking to us very rudely and were tired of it. ... A: I doubt you will like my answer. However, my job is not to make you happy it is to tell you the ... | |
| emancipation | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: i would like to know how to be emancipated from my house hold with my mother and step father. ... A: I am sorry you are at the end of your families distress. You don't say whether or not discipline ... | |
| My Girls and their gay friend | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: About a year and a half ago, i married a wonderful men. I already had twin girls, Autumn and Adele, ... A: Well really here is what you have told me in your note. You had two reasonable no problem 13 year ... | |
| communication problems with my 12yr old | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Please advise me on the following... my daughter will soon be 13 and since late we have been having ... A: You may not like my answer however, I am hear to tell you the truth not what you want to hear. You ... | |
| Withrawn teenager | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced mom and I have a 15 yr old son,who has never wanted to attend school, and by never ... A: My heart goes out to you. I can hear your frustrating and your pain. You mention he has always been ... | |
| 14 Year Old Daughter | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: ..My daughter is 14 years old, a Freshman in High School. She is currently going out with a boy who ... A: That you are writing me and asking me this question tells me that you already know you are making a ... | |
| Reactive attachment in teenage boys | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son who was diagnoised with RAD when he was 9. We adopted him at 3. He has all ... A: Any school is required under the federal legislation of IDEA to provide what any child needs in ... | |
| Dad needs Help | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: the love of my life and lately the cause of my insomnia. In the past year my daughter has ... A: First how is what you are doing working for you? Doesn't sound like it is working well. So, here we ... | |
| my 12 yr old son | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I am having a serious problem with my son.He has a huge heart and very emotional.But he steals and ... A: His stealing and lying is a huge indication something is really wrong. If you have been in therapy ... | |
| child on child molestation | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My question concerns 2 cousins ages 9 girl and 11 boy.It has been discovered the boy has pulled his ... A: It always surprises me when someone writes me this type of quesiton. Girl said she did not like it ... | |
| giving you my opinion | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: A woman wrote in to you describing her 18 year old high school senior's atrocious attitude and you ... A: An 18 year old child is to old to be bossed around by a parent. Any parent who doesn't respect their ... | |
| How do I tell my 16 yr old son his father is not his biological dad? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 42, and divorced, with a 16-year-old son and 15-year-old son. I divorced my husband back in ... A: I am so sorry you are even having to make these considerations. I think it would be best to seek out ... | |
| I cant seem to get motivated | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: For some time now my parents have been getting after me about not being motivated to do anything. I ... A: Let me get this straight. You have never given your parents any trouble at all and have been a good ... | |
| 19 year old son | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My 19 year old son is away at college. He makes good grades, has a wonderful girlfriend, plays ... A: Have you told him you are concerned? Is the legal drinking age 18 in your state? If not, then he is ... | |
| 18 year old daughter screaming and fighting | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My 18 year old daughter is still a senior in high school. Ever since she was a young girl she has ... A: You are not going to like my answer. Neither of you is acting totally responsible. First of all she ... | |
| My Son | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: My son is 20 years old now and drop out of school senior year. Won't keep a job and does nothing all ... A: Hand him a bill for his rent, his food and any other items he is costing you. Even if he were in ... | |
| 15 Year Old Son | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My 15 year old son is very smart. He is in advanced classes at school. Has lots of friends. Also ... A: Okay he is 15 and having a problem that sounds like you have tried to handle for way too long. What ... | |
| My daughter and her boyfriend | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a daughter and she is 14. She has had a boyfriend since she was abour 9 or 10. I know that I ... A: I think this is like trying to clean up spilled milk. Have you thought about encouraging her to get ... | |
| How to deal with an awkward moment: My daughter walked in on me? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have to deal with my daughter, really talk to her, after she walked in on me having sex almost two ... A: Cindy, I need you to hear me clearly. This is not about JUDGING you. I disagree with parents who ... | |
| How to deal with an awkward moment: My daughter walked in on me? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have to deal with my daughter, really talk to her, after she walked in on me having sex almost two ... A: First of all you do not mention how old your daughter is and this is critical to how I respond to ... | |
| Step-dad issues. | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a query reguarding the relationship between me and my step dad. He's a good guy. Infact ... A: I don't have a magic crystal ball to read into your mind. I am sure that you are not going to "make" ... | |
| My daughter and her boyfriend | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter and she is 14. She has had a boyfriend since she was abour 9 or 10. I know that I ... A: I had to wait several days to answer this question. I was so appalled. I know you cannot undo the ... | |
| Teenager dating woman with teenaged daughter | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: First off, I am not a parent so it's not a parenting issue in the srict sense. But I speak for a ... A: Don't sit and watch anymore. As a matter of fact find something else to do with your time. While you ... | |
| conflict between live in partner and college student living at home | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and partner seem to be at war. Last night it turned ugly when my partner blew up and ... A: She is 18 abuses you and disrespect you and what exactly do you need help with? Let her leave. Why ... | |
| Lack of motivation, not sleeping, no direction 19 years old | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My question is simple: What do you do with a 19 year old girl who has no sense of direction, no ... A: Well first of all she is 19. Stop trying to parent a 19 year old. If she hasn't gotten it by now it ... | |
| my 8 year old son | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE AN 8 YEAR OLD BOY AND A 2 YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL. THEY WERE PLAYING IN MY ROOM AND THEY WERE ... A: I am glad you took the steps to get to a counselor. While "naked play" is normal within a year or ... | |
| My boyfriend hates my son | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I been with my boyfriend about 2 years. We been living together for over a year now. Initially my ... A: Well you do well to worry about your son's emotional well being. You gave birth to your son and I ... | |
| boyfriend teen is very verbally abusive to him | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: The man I am seeing for the past 1.5 years has a 17 year old son that treats him awful. He walks on ... A: Well yes you are putting your nose into something that is none of your business. However, the person ... | |
| mother son relationship | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: im 17 years old and have a problem with the way i was raised. I live with my mom and step dad who i ... A: Chad, Parents often make the mistake of allowing a step parent to correct or discipline their ... | |
| My teen is asking difficult questions. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Violet is 13, and when she got back from school yesterday, she asked me why she doesn't have ... A: Reading your note I can tell you and your husband have wanted only the best for you daughter she is ... | |
| custody | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been divorced for a little over 3 years and am now happily remarried. My ex husband and I ... A: If you are telling me everything then you need to stop worrying so much and just focus on how much ... | |
| My 25 year old drinking son | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I never thought I would write about this to a stranger online, but I could not sleep and started ... A: You wrote me knowing what I was going to say and then you state very clearly not to tell you exactly ... | |
| teenager stealing | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 teenagers aged 15 17 and 19. We live with my husband who is not their father. Someone in ... A: Okay one issue at a time. Stealing is serious business. (Any chance it is the 19 year old who is ... | |
| Immature 13 year old | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old step daughter who is extremely immature, emotionally and developmentally. She ... A: First of all labeling her as immature is not helpful. Then pointing out her poor choices in friends ... | |
| 16 year old son | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I need help understanding my son. He recently skipped a couple classes with some friends and had ... A: Okay this is where parenting gets tough and you need to toughen up. He may not be scared of you ... | |
| teens | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a 16 year old son. He is a good kid, never been in any trouble a school. He does have ADHD ... A: I think sometimes we try to hard to be our children's friends. They need parents first. I think he ... | |
| 14 year old brother sleeping wilth parents | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I just recently moved back home after graduating from college a couple months ago, and Im shocked to ... A: Well first of all this is not your responsibility. It is kind and compassionate of you to look out ... | |
| 19 year old teenager | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My 19 year old has been spending the night at her boyfriend parent's home. I don't like it, she ... A: You may not like my answer either. She is 19. She is legally an adult and your not liking her ... | |
| Teen & Lying | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter 13 will turn 14 on Sep 15th, started high school in a new state, new town, etc. I am ... A: Lorena, I found your question in the question pool. Not sure who you meant this question for ... | |
| Being Grounded | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I went to a friends house about 8 miles away from where I live. I went there to spend the night my ... A: Your parents are in shock. They can't believe you are all grown up. They look at you and all they ... | |
| Better Communication with my 13 year old daughter | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Not sure where to start. My 13 year old daughter struggles with talking to much in school, is ... A: First take that texting device away until your 13 year old daughter figures out you are the parent ... | |
| Does not fit at school | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My son is almost 12 and he goes to the same international school since kindergarden. Since grade 5, ... A: First of all it is major progress that he told you and can express himself to you. Take comfort in ... | |
| trouble child | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: my 12 year old has a habit of hanging with older kids and just likes to hang out all day.she also ... A: Well 12 year olds get angry. Don't let her anger control you. Don't engage in her anger by getting ... | |
| my overprotective parents | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm an 18yr old Muslim girl.the problem is this that my parents are extremely overprotective and ... A: I don't know what to say. I hear that you are very frustrated and that the culture one is raised in ... | |
| girls | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 15 and is the same age I was when I had her. We normally have a very open ... A: Well first of all I suspect you need to become more comfortable with being the parent. It sounds ... | |
| Dear M. Kay Keller | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and My parents are extremely over protective, to the point that i can barely go ... A: I don't know what the legal age is in Canada. It is 18 here in the US and if you were in the US I ... | |
| Lieing | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm almost 17. I have a bad problem with lying. I have lied for as long as i can remember. I lie ... A: You need to ask yourself what you get out of lying? What is the payoff psychologically? Does it just ... | |
| consequences for misbehaving teen | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband & I are wrestling with how to punish our 15 year old teenage daughter. She is generally ... A: Your daughter sounds almost PERFECT. However as you describe her behavior as boy crazy I would ... | |
| my fourteen year old daughter | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: my fourteen year old daughter is acting out so bad for attention! She is in counseling and they ... A: Samantha: Okay she has been diagnosed with ADHD but you say you think she is doing fine, yet you ... | |
| The sleep patterns of my 18-year old daughter | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the possible causes for and how I can change the sleep patterns of my 18-year ... A: You won't like my answer. She is 18! Your window of opportunity for changing anything about her ... | |
| Making friends - 14 year old son | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My son has always had a difficult time making friends, he is very sensitive and hard on himself. I ... A: I don't think you will like my answer. I think your son is responding appropriately. He is 14 years ... | |
| Teenagers and Sexual Curiousity | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old daughter has been dating a boy who is 1 1/2 years old than her for 3 months. My ... A: I think this is the hardest part of parenting because sometimes we tr soo hard to do the right thing ... | |
| almost teen daughter | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: My twelve year old daughter is very moody. I've noticed it more lately and her brother has come to ... A: I think you already know the answer you just want me to reassure you. She needs to be evaluated now. ... | |
| Is this a maturity issue? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I guess I'll start with the problems we're having.. Our 12yr old son cries and pouts,and now that ... A: I apologize for taking so long to get back to you with an answer. I had an emergency and was off ... | |
| Problem | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: My 11 year old boy is just not interested in his studies and he loves to play all the time he is ... A: There are several different issues going on here an all are concerning to me. I strongly suggest ... | |
| Spoiled Step son | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 17 yr old step son. My husband himself says he has been extremely spoiled ... A: There is no hope for him at this point. He is almost raised and you cannot change the people who are ... | |
| My 12 yr old son..... | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: Last night I was getting on my son for back talking me over taking a shower. I told him he couldn't ... A: I know raising children can be overwhelming at times. Especially when there is so little support for ... | |
| 12 year old daughter's extreme insecurity | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter is suffering from extreme insecurity and jealously. Insecurity over getting ... A: I think your daughters are fortunate to have a dad who cares so much about their well being. I think ... | |
| Gay ,unmotivated 17 year old girl | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: We moved from Wisconsin where we had raised our 14 year old daughter. she started highschool in ... A: bad grades ,lack of ambition. I know that is not because she is gay. How do I get through to her at ... | |
| Gay ,unmotivated 17 year old girl | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: We moved from Wisconsin where we had raised our 14 year old daughter. she started highschool in ... A: You are so not going to like what I have to say about this situation. Your daughter did not choose ... | |
| Is this normal | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best option for a mother to take A or B? A Do you rather have a child/teenage ... A: In either of these cases the teen is in control of what is happening. This is not what parenting is ... | |
| 20 year old daughter | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: my concern is with my 20 year old daughter who is a junior at college. She continues to have a ... A: Not all children are built with the same personalities. I can't tell you how many parents would love ... | |
| Condoms and parents | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: Few months ago I faced a bad situation with my parents that still makes me feel really upset and ... A: You will not like my answer. However, my job is not to tell you what you want to hear it is to tell ... | |
| Questions on sexuality | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: We have two sons, named Kenneth & Kenrick aged 12 and 10 years respectively.Our elder son is very ... A: This is just another part of parenting. When a child is at this age and asks questions it needs to ... | |
| 13 yr old grandson | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My 2 grandsons live with us. One is 10, the other is 13. Both good kids. Their father died in 2004, ... A: Your grandson is lucky to have you as his grandfather and in his corner. He is a child. Legally the ... | |
| 13 year old boy unwilling to take responsibility for own actions | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My thirteen year old son is having difficulties at school. Academically, he is very bright. ... A: Have you asked him what is going on with him? Sometimes parents forget to keep their children in the ... | |
| exposure | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My wife age 27 who is a 1st generation American Vietnamese. Her Cousin and her cousin's 14yr old son ... A: Depends. Is nudity acceptable in the boys culture? If so then probably not. If not then yes, it may ... | |
| 6 year old sexual play | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old who has been involved in sexual play with his uncle, who is 7 on separate ... A: I know this is hard as a parent to figure out what to do. On one hand you want them to stop but you ... | |
| Closed to the right type of person | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend, actually, a girl that I have just started seeing told me that throughout her teens ... A: The bigger question is why would you even consider dating someone who told you they kicked guys in ... | |
| possible teenage sex and being a step parent | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old step daughter. She has been head over heels over a boy for a few months and ... A: I am slightly shocked by this attitude. She is on the pill therefore she won't get pregnant? Wrong. ... | |
| divorce-parenting-teen- disrespect | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 13 yr old daughter and a 16 yr old son. My ex husband and I are recently ... A: First of all welcome to parenting. This is the hard part. You now have a teenager on your hands and ... | |
| My 14 yr old son masterbates in places the family will see him. ( living room/bedroom door open) | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Should we be concerned that our 14 yr old SON will masturbate any time he feels the urge. This ... A: I don't think you mentioned taking ANY action in your writing. AND how exactly is BEATING A 14 year ... | |
| 12-year-old stepson & house rules | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I am part of a blended family with four boys, two of whom are children of my husband's previous ... A: You may not like my answer however I take my job seriously even as a volunteer so here you go. ... | |
| teenager living alone full time | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Is it considered child neglect to allow your 17 year old to live alone in a house and attend a ... A: Parents are legally responsible for their children until they turn 18 years of age. You write: 1. ... | |
| what do i do | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 14 yr. old girl who is very defiant. I took her cellphone away lastnight because ... A: I don't know why you are doubting yourself because your daughter is making mistakes. She is her own ... | |
| 13 year old son, wants a girlfriend | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My 13 yr old son, is "in love" with this 15 year old girl. I recently found letters she had written ... A: Start doubting yourself now and you will be a grandmother before you can shake your head. NO! You ... | |
| I dont really know .. | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I almost have two sides to my life. In school, i am a excellent student. I mean, i almost get ... A: I found this question in the question pool. It wasn't directed to me so do what you like with my ... | |
| my 15 year son hates me | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: how can i get close to my son again? my son went to spend half of the summer with his dad, during ... A: I found this question in the question Pool and decided to answer it. I am so sorry. I can hear ... | |
| Name calling | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I got into a huge argument with my 15 year old daughter last night and without thinking, I did the ... A: I found your question in the question pool today. I don't go in there all that often but something ... | |
| My 18yr old son | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My son has just turned 18. He has ADHD and has become harded to deal with the older he gets. At ... A: I am so sorry. I know your heart is breaking and it is the roughest part of being a parent. I know ... | |
| 17 Yr Old Daughter | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been dating the same guy for a year now. While he is very nice, he has had his ... A: You are right my answer is pretty harsh. I use harshness sometimes when I perceive that I need to ... | |
| contolling dad | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: i do have my own place but i have a big problem that is getting me down so much its my dad when eva ... A: I found your question in the question pool this morning. I don't often go there but something told ... | |
| Daughter 15, bad grades | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter age 15 and age 3. I am at the end of my rope with my 15 year old. We have had ... A: You may not like my answer. You have been grounding her for two years? How is this working? Why do ... | |
| 17 Yr Old Daughter | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been dating the same guy for a year now. While he is very nice, he has had his ... A: You are so not going to like my answer. You really missed an opportunity to teach your daughter what ... | |
| 11yr too interested in sex | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: So how do I begin? My step-daughter, 11 years, has begun experimenting with sexuality. I know it's a ... A: I have one question for you, who is the parent and who is the child? She is looking at porn sites ... | |
| Stepson threatened suicide. | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two stepchildren, ages 12 and 6. The 12 year old boy has been wanting to live with his dad ... A: You are not going to like my answer anymore this time than you did the first time. I am surprised at ... | |
| Stepson threatened suicide. | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have two stepchildren, ages 12 and 6. The 12 year old boy has been wanting to live with his dad ... A: You may not like my answer. I think both you and your husband are part of the problem. How does he ... | |
| Why a Teen Acts like a Five Year Old? | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a mom of a fifteen year old and a fourteen year old step daughter. I have taught my daughter ... A: She will learn best by example. It also won't help if either of the mothers are looking down on the ... | |
| Immature 14 year old boy | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My son does not turn in his class work, and we have to apply extreme pressure to get him to do his ... A: Have you had him screened for a learning challenge. These behavior sound more like there is either a ... | |
| Improvemwnet | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: How can a daughter and her mother improve their relationship and share parental advice to avoid ... A: Most parents don't like the answer to this one. First of all the parent is the adult. It takes two ... | |
| son dating an older woman | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My son, Joe, age 16 and a half, is dating a 23 year old woman. He is involved in theater and met ... A: What part of him being underage is someone not getting here? Are you trying to be his parent or his ... | |
| My 18 year old son | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My name is Melissa and I don't know where to begin. I have raised my son as a single parent from ... A: I can hear your pain and I am sorry you are in this position. Let's separate a few things out. ... | |
| Need Help with 20 year old daughter | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20-year old daughter that I need help with. I don't know where else to turn. Background: ... A: Because you failed to mention any of this I could not know. Are you sure she doesn't need more ... | |
| Need Help with 20 year old daughter | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20-year old daughter that I need help with. I don't know where else to turn. Background: ... A: It sounds like you already have your answer. Realize you will have quite a battle in front of you. ... | |
| Problems with 18 year old boy | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My 18 year old boy is almost totally removed from the real world. He has done nothing but computer ... A: I am sorry you are so frustrated. I have to ask you who is teaching him how to treat you and others? ... | |
| teen limitations | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: You really caught my interest about teens and toddlers. I have 4 boys that are 14, 3, 2, and 7 ... A: Yes, his pulling away from his family is a normal response of teens. However, have you asked him ... | |
| Sucking Off Multiple Boys | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 42 year old single mother and I'm concerned about my 16 year old daughter. My daughter's told ... A: I can't decide if this is a serious question or if you are pranking me. I decided to answer it ... | |
| Need Help with 20 year old daughter | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20-year old daughter that I need help with. I don't know where else to turn. Background: ... A: You are not going to be happy with my response however, it is not my job to tell people what they ... | |
| 13 year old daughter bragging | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My 13 has been causing us problems lately and we just don't know what to do. I have her MySpace ... A: Well I am not sure why a parent would "threaten" a child whose behavior is concerning them, with ... | |
| my son & daughter want to live with there dad | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My children that are 13-son and 11-daughter decided that they want to live with there dad now. I ... A: First stop worrying about whether or not they will resent you later. Do what is best for your ... | |
| Help... | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Okay, so I am an 18 year old girl. I will be a sophomore in college. I didn't do that well my first ... A: I doubt you will like my answer, but remember you wrote to me. First of all there are way to many ... | |
| teenage son breaks house rules | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My 17 year old son is going to college in a month and has been trying both my and his stepfather's ... A: You don't really expect me to answer this do you? The excuses are part of the reason he is not ... | |
| teenage son breaks house rules | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My 17 year old son is going to college in a month and has been trying both my and his stepfather's ... A: This is more than just teenage behavior. You told me so yourself when you wrote this, "He has has ... | |
| sleeping with mom | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who has been sleeping with her daughter (or vice versa) since birth, and her ... A: Janette: First of all while I appreciate your concern it really is none of your business. As for ... | |
| caught red handed | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17. Last night, around 12a.m. I was ready for bed, when I heard noises coming from my parents' ... A: I am not sure what to say to you to help you with your shame other than to suggest you consult a ... | |
| troubled 10 y/o nephew | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I have legal guardianship of my 3 nephews since my sister passed away. The youngest one is 10 y/o ... A: What type of grief counseling has this 10 year old had? He sounds like he is still reacting to the ... | |
| mom | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I am now 17 yrs old. I am very independent and i work at lease 5 days out of the week sometimes ... A: Your question was in the question pool which means that whomever you posted it to was not available. ... | |
| Fear of my teenager moving to live w/her dad | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm a single/divorced mom of 3 wonderful kids - 16 (girl), 13 (boy) and 11 (boy). Their dad moved ... A: You will not like my answer. Your entire posting was all about YOU. Parenting is about parenting ... | |
| caught red handed | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17. Last night, around 12a.m. I was ready for bed, when I heard noises coming from my parents' ... A: You are 17 and having a hard time dealing with your parents having sex. First of all it was after ... | |
| 18 yr old daughter dating 'loser' boyfriend | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Our 18 yr old daughter has been dating her boyfriend for 2+ years now. He is a nice enough kid but ... A: Do back off and let her figure it out. Really what other option do you have but to alienate her. She ... | |
| 15 year old son/father relationship | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My son and husband were always close up until he became a teenager. My son never wants to do any ... A: Nancy: Good for you! Now the trick is not to beat yourself up and move forward in therapy. Love ... | |
| 15 year old son/father relationship | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My son and husband were always close up until he became a teenager. My son never wants to do any ... A: You are not going to like my answer. Any parent who tells a child to get out of the car rhetorically ... | |
| problem teen | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: my daughter is only 14 and has ran awat twice both times were for a 17 year old boy she seems like ... A: Whether or not you believe her "lies" she believes them and she is acting out like a child who has ... | |
| Who is right? | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you may be able to offer me some advice. My husband and I disagree on how to handle this ... A: Your questions was languishing in the question pool, which means whoever you sent it to was on ... | |
| 21 year old daughter | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 year old daghter living at home and paying for her own car insurance, gas,student loans, ... A: You already have the answer, "I realize my "teaching" days are over." You are right, she is 21 and ... | |
| suffication | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: i am a seventeen year young girl. i get good grades in school, take honors classes, and still manage ... A: Something I thought of as I was reading your note. Something I wished I had shared with my own ... | |
| suffication | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: i am a seventeen year young girl. i get good grades in school, take honors classes, and still manage ... A: Having overcontrolling parents is not the end of the world. I know not what you wanted me to say. It ... | |
| 20 yr old Daughter | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 20 as of this past Tuesday. She does not work and only barely helps around the house. ... A: I have one question for you. How is what you are doing working for you or her? She is 20 and she ... | |
| relocating back to MS | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a teenage son 15, who will be in 11th grade in the fall and a 14 year old girl who will be in ... A: You are in a very tough situation. All of which seems to be based upon what is best financially. I ... | |
| divorced mother of teenage boys | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been divorced for nearly 10 years and I have primary physical custody - joint custody of 2 ... A: You are welcome. I am sorry you did not like my answer. The reality is if you have discussed this ... | |
| divorced mother of teenage boys | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been divorced for nearly 10 years and I have primary physical custody - joint custody of 2 ... A: You may not like my answer, but here it is anyway. These teens are both boys. They may just need ... | |
| Teens/toddler | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: They have been in my life for 14 years. I don't get along well with their mother, but we have all ... A: You are probably not going to like my answer. I receive emails just like this one from others as ... | |
| 12 year-old step daughter; 14-year old son | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son. In addition to this he is black and I am white. While I think we are ... A: Blended families are the toughest challenge there is. Your 12 year old step daughter needs to be ... | |
| My unmotivated 16 year old daughter | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter simply refuses to study. She has the desire to excel yet she is unmotivated ... A: You answered your on question when you stated: "I cant keep an eye on her and force her to study all ... | |
| How to work through finding out my 15 yr old just lost her Virginity, im not sure what I should do | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I was having a sit down talk with my 15 yr old daughter about rules and feelings and she ended up ... A: Who is the parent here and who is the child? First of all her threats to hate you and be depressed, ... | |
| 19yr daughter living @ home & following rules & lying | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 19yr daughter that lives at home $ going to nursing school. My problem is my husband and I ... A: Well you may not like my answer. She is 19 years old and you are still treating her like a child. ... | |
| verbal emotional abuse by father | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My ex husband is a millionaire . He travels the world and pops in and out of our daughters lives ... A: You are right you are allowing this and this kind of behavior is going to impact all of you for a ... | |
| 14 YO Son and Friendships | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Our 14 YO son ( 9th grade ) does not appear to have any friends outside of school. He is active in ... A: If you son's lack of a social life is not bothering I suspect he maybe eventually be bothered by his ... | |
| 19yo son dating 16yo neighbor | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I want to handle this, but I am so disappointed. He's always been fairly responsible for a teen: ... A: Regardless of what you think of her you are walking on thin ice. He is 19 year old and legally an ... | |
| my 17 year old moves with girlfriend | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: my 17 year old met this girl and he move to her house for about three weeks we took away his car and ... A: Well there is good news and there is bad news. He is 17 years old so he is legally still your ... | |
| 20 year old son | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: my wife keep our 20 year old son under her wing i"m tired of his lies hes called the police on me ... A: First stop yelling it doesn't sound like that is working for you at all. Then listen to mom and when ... | |
| my son | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: My son Troy is 10 years old his mother and I were divorced when he was 1. We both share physical and ... A: Sounds to me like you already know what the answer is you just need someone else to say okay. Troy ... | |
| Teenager | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I am totally a wreak concerning my 17 year old daughter. She has add (non attentive) and has always ... A: Let me see if I get this straight. Your 17 year old daughter (almost legally an adult) is driving ... | |
| Helping my 11 years boy to deal with a girl she likes at school | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My Boy is 11 and yesterday came to my bedroom telling me that he cannot sleep because he is ... A: Just listen and listen and listen some more. I have to say I have an issue with an 11 year old with ... | |
| Help with my teen step-son | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My step-son moved in with my husband and I last summer. He has lived with us for approx. 6 months ... A: Something bad probably will happen. Let's sort this out. First of all his being with his mom from ... | |
| Bipolar Daughter/OCD/Anxiety and Depression | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I've got a 16 yr old daughter - who has been diagnosed with all the items in the subject line. She's ... A: You did not mention if in addition to the medication and the visits to the psychiatrist if you are ... | |
| My 19 year old daughter | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: briefly, my daughter is viole rude, wont listen, comes and goes as she please, smokes marjuana, ... A: Let's leave the BF out for right now. The reason being even if he were not in the picture you would ... | |
| 13 year old daughter | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a single parent of 3 kids, sons 19, and 16, and a daughter 13. The boys dad isn't in their ... A: I can hear your pain. I need you to know it isn't any easier to let them go even when they are all ... | |
| 13 yr old daughter doesnt want to go with her father | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old daughter that doesn't want to see her father anymore. He has been in and out of ... A: Legally it depends upon what the judge decides. My professional opinion is that her father did ... | |
| my teenage daughter | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I am the mother of a beautiful 16 year old girl. Until she met her boyfriend her and I did ... A: Stop fighting with her as this is not working for either of you. Your fear of losing her to this boy ... | |
| My 17 year old | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I am the father of a 17 year old young woman, who presently resides with me. She lived with her ... A: You are not being hard enough on her. Realize she is 17 which means she is almost an adult and needs ... | |
| 13 year old girl | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 13 and so far so good. She' no angel by any means. I just wanted to know how to keep ... A: So you daughter is 13 and she is doing okay but you are freaking out about having a 13 year old? ... | |
| To many issues | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 25 years of age she was working a good job but parting a lot She was raped after that ... A: Your daughter is 25 years old she is an adult. Let go. Let her reap the consequences of her own ... | |
| My 8yr old girl is lying all the time help me | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: My child was sexually molested by her 1/2 brother on a over night visit to her moms house about 3yr ... A: If you haven't already do get some family counseling. It sounds like she is still having issues. ... | |
| teen daughter rude and disrespectful toward mom's boyfriend | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I have been dating the same man for 15 years. My daughter, 17 next month, never really bonded with ... A: On the surface this just appears to be a control issue between your daughter and yourself. However, ... | |
| Daughter - Mikaela | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a 24yr old daughter going on 14. After years and years and picking up after her disastrious ... A: You are not going to like my answer. She is 24 regardless of whether or not she acts like she is 14. ... | |
| nine yr old accidently viewed sex on internet | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: While my nine year old was googling certain games, jokingly he typed "sex games" and was exposed to ... A: You are a nurse so I know you know with your professional head that you cannot do or not do ... | |
| 13 yo daughter snuck out | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: Long story made short(er) my husband & I made mistake (which we now realize) of letting our 13 yo ... A: I would let it go at this point. If she returns it to you then you can discuss it. Realize she is ... | |
| nine yr old accidently viewed sex on internet | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: While my nine year old was googling certain games, jokingly he typed "sex games" and was exposed to ... A: Relax, he is just curious and begriming into puberty. I would suggest going to the library/bookstore ... | |
| 15YR OLD SON ON POT ETC | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A 15 YR OLD SON WHO WE KNOW IS SMOKING POT. I WAS TOLD HE HAS TRIED OTHER DRUGS INCLUDING ... A: First let me say I am sorry you, your family and your son are dealing with a child experiencing a ... | |
| 13 yo daughter snuck out | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Long story made short(er) my husband & I made mistake (which we now realize) of letting our 13 yo ... A: You need to validate her feelings first and foremost. She is right that she cannot turn these ... | |
| help me let go | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a younger father (33 y/o) and have been very close to my son for most of his life - he is now ... A: Yes this is the hardest part of parenting any parent has to come to terms with and the good news is ... | |
| cheating | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: i am 13 years old and I was caught cheating. I am supposed to write a letter of apology to my ... A: You need to take responsibility for the action. First saying I am sorry and will you forgive me I ... | |
| punishment | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Im trying to think of punishments for my daughter that will scare her but also be life changing and ... A: I can only imagine the pain you must be in to post a question like this unless this is not a serious ... | |
| ADHD pre-teen issues | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12yo step-son, lives with us every other week. He lies about not having homework, he ... A: What does your son do that is positive? Seems like everything is negative. Do you praise him when is ... | |
| My daughter lies and steals | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I am having some serious problems with my daughter, who is almost 12 years old. I have read ... A: I really don't believe you will like my answer. However, my job is not to tell people the things ... | |
| A Friend in Need | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend that really needs some help. She just recently lost a friend to suicide and before ... A: First of all your friend is lucky to have a friend like you. Next here are suicide hotline numbers ... | |
| 16 year old son who doesn't make an effort with his studies | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My sixteen year old son is an only child. Ever since he started school his his teachers have all ... A: Just off the top of my head it sounds like you are doing the talking and expecting him to listen. ... | |
| My Teen Stepdaughter | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 15 yr old (A/B Honor Roll) stepdaughter that seems to be changing for the worse. She ... A: More than likely she is trying desperately to fit in. She is probably under the delusion that most ... | |
| Daughter | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: Kay My daughter is 13.She is average intelligence,has friends,no big issues. She is however fairly ... A: Well the good news is this is the only issue you are writing me about! With all you wrote about ... | |
| Discipining A 15 Year Old Stepdaughter | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old stepdaughter ignores any effort to organize her room,and refuses to participate in ... A: Well my answer about the bedroom is still the same shut the door. PICK YOUR BATTLES WISELY. As for ... | |
| 17 year old son | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: or lack of, life. He is a good kid that brings home good marks, and doesnt drink or do drugs,and is ... A: First of all you need to separate what is your issue and what is your son's. You said: As his Dad ... | |
| Adolescent irresponsibility | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: You helped me immensely in May of this year, so I am returning for more wisdom. My 23 yr old ... A: Why do you think you have so many of these people who come into your life? Get back to alanon for ... | |
| Teen Trouble w/Myspace | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 17 yr old who I became the father of through marriage when she was 10. I have always loved ... A: She is 17 which is almost an adult legal age. You probably cannot change much about her know you can ... | |
| Adolescent irresponsibility | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: You helped me immensely in May of this year, so I am returning for more wisdom. My 23 yr old ... A: This is not an adolescent question. You are dealing with an adult step child still living at home. I ... | |
| My 20 yr old son | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Before he went in the army 2 years ago he was the ' perfect' son. He injured his knee last Dec and ... A: Gratitude is something you cannot demand from someone. However you can change your own behavior. ... | |
| college life | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm actually not a parent, but I didn't know where else to put this. I'm 18 and I'm leaving for ... A: Of course you have to do what is best for you to adjust. My concern is that it sounds like you are ... | |
| I need help | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has adhd and she is 16 I have been taking her to counseling and she takes adderall daily ... A: Children who are diagnosed with ADHD qualify under the Federal guidelines for specialized services. ... | |
| teenage lying and stealing | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 teenage girls, one being 17 and the other being 13. They do not get along, the oldest ... A: You said she has done well in the past. So this behavior is new. Something has happened. Children do ... | |
| I tryed to get along with my family but i cant | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: ok im 16 and ever since i could remember my mom always acted like a jerk to me. My real dad doesn't ... A: I am very sorry you do not feel love and you are not where you want to be. It is heartbreaking to ... | |
| 12 year old daughter makes bad decisions | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old daughter that has repetitively made bad decisions. She's been getting bad ... A: The bad grades have been going on since she was in 3rd grade? Something is happening here and ... | |
| adults fighting children | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I an adult hits there child does the child has the right to hit that parent back and if they do who ... A: It is never okay for an adult to hit a child and the police need to be called immediately. As for ... | |
| Recent Teenage Son Defiance | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I’m sure you get this type of scenario all the time, but as I spanned through all the previous ... A: You are right and some of this behavior is normal for teens. However, some is just rudeness. Here ... | |
| Crazy Step-Mom? | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Ok. My girlfriends a wonderful girl. She does good in school and stays generally out of trouble. But ... A: You didn't say how old your girlfriend is however you did mention she "generally" stays out of ... | |
| My Teenage Son | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My 14 year old son just recently found a box of Trojans Condems, and he has been experimenting with ... A: I don't know that you get him to stop. Him know how to use them could keep you both from being a ... | |
| 16 year old allowed to sleep with boyfriend at home | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I need advise about this situation. I know of a friend who has allowed her 16-year-old daughter's ... A: I don't know of any authority for you to contact. To be quite blunt the child welfare people just do ... | |
| single parent with out of control 9 yr old | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm a single parent. My 9 yr old son recently started being defient telling me he is not doing his ... A: Why not sit down and ask him what is wrong. Sounds like something has changed in his life and he is ... | |
| TEENAGE DAUGHTER WITH BOYFRIEND | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH A 13 YEAR BOYFRIEND,OUR OLDEST BY THE WAY.I WAS JUST WONDERING ... A: First, trying to get a child not to make the same mistakes is almost a guarantee they will as ... | |
| I don't know my teenage sons friends | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My son is 16 and I know only 2 of his friends which live right in our neighbourhood. However, he ... A: Insist her bring them over and introduce you or offer to go with him for the formal introduction. ... | |
| Disrespectful Teen | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I am in my second marriage. I am having problems with my son, 14. He has been getting into trouble, ... A: I am concerned from you question you son may have developed a sexual addiction. You really need to ... | |
| disrespectful 14yr old son | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I am the mother of 4 children ages 14 to 2, with my son being the oldest and the only boy. His ... A: From what you describe you son is not about to become abusive he is abusive. He was exposed to this ... | |
| selfishness and no conscience | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 years old. She will be 17 in about a month and a half. She is extremely selfish ... A: This is the hardest part of parenting. Letting go. In my own experience the more you try to get ... | |
| Teenage lying | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old son that has been lying for as long as I can remember. He gets decent grades ... A: Outside of your son's lying you are not indicating any other problems. I think he is pushing your ... | |
| 15 year old daughter | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 15. I have an 18 year old son and a 6 year old daughter as well. History: Divorced ... A: I am so sorry. I can hear your heartbreaking in your posting. I know how hard it is to deal with a ... | |
| my sons new religion | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: my son is 17yrs old and everything he does he has to be the best at it he is an national honors ... A: First congratulate yourself on raising a son who is a national honors student and doing so ... | |
| Son's Sexuality? | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old step son and a while ago he started grabbing and slapping my butt. I have told ... A: My answer my be too much for you. Most parents are terrified of these types of answers. Humans are ... | |
| 9 year old boy | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr old son who is acting like a teen. He has lots of friends in the neighborhood ... A: First of all let's get it straight. He is the child you are the adult. Next, you do need to listen ... | |
| 19 yr old college step-daughter and boyfriend | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My 19 yr old daughter comes home from college and often invites her first and only boyfriend of 2.5 ... A: I am not sure what the problem is exactly. These are both adults. If you have a rule there is no ... | |
| Relationships with my daughters/ family | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: please help: I have 2 daughters (and a 7 year old son), aged 18 & 19. They are now both in ... A: Whatever has happened in the past needs to be in the past. What you need are strategies for dealing ... | |
| 11 year old son | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 boys with the younger one being 11 turning 12 early next year. I am having difficulty ... A: You have two boys and both are in honor's classes. I hope you realize how successful you are as ... | |
| college age child | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: My oldest child is taking a break from college and working - but continues to make poor choices by ... A: Your college age adult child needs to be treated the way you would any other adult. She is not in ... | |
| Behavior issues | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old daughter who was diagnosed at 6 years old as having ADHD. A problem we have had ... A: Well something is certainly going on. Sometimes children act out like this when they are physically ... | |
| 16 year old daughter and new boyfriend | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: My 16 yr old and I have a good relationship even though she is not always upfront with me. She ... A: First of all she is only sixteen and you are legally and financially responsible for her. If she ... | |
| male teen masturbation | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: im a single mom with a 15 year old son.my question concerns my son.i have caught him masturbating ... A: A great place to get information (booklets, pamphlets,etc.) is planned parenthood. I would see if ... | |
| 15 year old son | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I like many of you have a 15 year old son who is very difficult to deal with. He has one sister who ... A: You son is doing well in school and it sounds like he is just introverted. Be blessed and feel ... | |
| 14 y.o. son - no social life | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My 14 y.o. son who is in 8th grade has always been very reserved. He's very smart and does well in ... A: First of all congratulate yourselves as parents that your only challenge with 14 year old is that he ... | |
| My 15 year old son hates me.... | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Kay Please help! My 15 year old son ignores me, will not let me be involved in his life in any way, ... A: Okay why move out? Who is the parent here? You are not serious about moving out because this ... | |
| Teen boy having phone sex | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old met a 16 year old girl thru MySpace about 18 months ago; they've never seen each ... A: If this is the only problem you are having with this 15 almost 16 year old teenager...then you need ... | |
| Should we hit our child? | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: What is your opinion on hitting/spanking your child? Do you think that there can be any cases where ... A: Absolutely not. 1. Violence against children is just not a parenting option. Research shows ... | |
| help!!! | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My son will be 18 in 3 months. Since he was 13 it has been a roller coaster ride. In trouble with ... A: My point to you is that he didn't finish up with AA and the meetings. Alcoholism is not something he ... | |
| help!!! | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My son will be 18 in 3 months. Since he was 13 it has been a roller coaster ride. In trouble with ... A: It is not at all uncommon for people to sleep after they have gone through rehab and are sober. ... | |
| I am a step mom | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a SD who is 16 and the issue is basically I understand being a teenager and messing up. But ... A: You are probably not going to like my answer much. While your step-daughters behavior may not be ... | |
| 17 year old 'moody' daughter | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 'bitchy' all the time.. and i expected that hormones would play a large part in her ... A: You maynot like my answer however my job is to be honest with you. Referring to your daughter as ... | |
| My "over" mature 13 year old | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: My son is 13 (soon to be 14) and has always been mature beyond his age. He thinks and acts and ... A: Gifted children are a handful for any parent. It is a challenge because we tend to want to treat ... | |
| 14 year old son with ADD, tourettes, OCD, and auditory processing disorder | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: my son is very bright. yet, he doesn't appreciate that about himself, i think because it takes ... A: You know your son better than anyone else. Please trust your instincts. I am not sure how counseling ... | |
| 13 year old son! | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: My son just turned 13 and he did start puberty at 12. I am remarried and in a month it will be our ... A: You may not like some of this however, try to read it all the way through. I think you will see how ... | |
| Moody 11 year girl | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is just like the Moody 11 year girl I just read about on your web page...She is never ... A: Start with he with what she likes to do. What activities does she like to do when she is alone? What ... | |
| 15 yr old son does not want to do volunteer work | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old son is a good student and is involved in various sports or extra curriculums. So he ... A: Anita: I don't think you are going to like my answer and still my job is to be honest with you and ... | |
| 14 yr old daughter | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I caught my 14 year old daughter sneaking back into the house with her friend who was sleeping over ... A: At any age sneaking out, chatting in inappropriate chat rooms and sending pictures is dangerous ... | |
| Urgent advice please | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: I will try to keep this brief!! I have two children, one with Autism who is now in a lovely ... A: Unfortunately life is not often fair. I hear your pain and the betrayal you feel. It is often the ... | |
| 17 year old "adult" | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: My daughter will be 18 yo in 2 months. She thinks she is an adult now and expects to be treated as ... A: This is the hardest part of parenting. Letting go. She doesn't think she is an adult. She will by ... | |
| daughters rude boyfriend | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter has a 17 year old boyfriend who is smart, responsible, and clearly adores ... A: Welcome to the roughest part of parenting, children's significant others. Unfortunately when our ... | |
| Extremely Immature 12 year old | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a son who is 12 yrs old. He has always been immature for his age but we are not sure how to ... A: You son sounds like he is very "sensitive" emotionally. While tantrums are something I am sure which ... | |
| 18 year old who left home | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My 18 (almost 19) year old daughter left home about 6 weeks ago, after failing out of her second ... A: I am so sorry you have so much going on in your life right now. As for the 18 year old daughter she ... | |
| smoking while pregnant | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: what can happen to a baby if the mother smokes while she is pregnantand if you have any websites ... A: Mostly what the experts say is that smoking while pregnant will keep your baby from growing. ... | |
| DO WHAT AS I SAY | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: A long time ago my dad always told me to get all my important things done first then I'll have time ... A: This is a question which is as old as time. The answer is simple. Parents want the very best for ... | |
| 10 year old daughter lying and stealing | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my 10 year old daughter. She is very bright and in the gifted program in ... A: I am very glad to hear your daughter is under the care of a professional. By the way emotional abuse ... | |
| Depression | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: .. There is really no way to explain this with just a couple of sentences. Sorry it's so long: My ... A: I am so sorry you are dealing with this situation. There is nothing more heartrending or ... | |
| My Parents | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I`m 14 and its summertime. I got nothing to do whatsoever in the house. I asked to get a job ... A: You 14 and you parents let you stay up until 11:00 p.m.? Why don't you ask you parents if you can ... | |
| communication skills | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I've been searching in the net about the communication skills for 11 years old. This homework is a ... A: There is the one where you put different objects with different textures in a box with a hole for ... | |
| 10 year old daughter lying and stealing | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am very concerned about my 10 year old daughter. She is very bright and in the gifted program in ... A: I doubt you will want to hear this answer. When I was reading your email, I could not get over you ... | |
| not ready fot teens to grow up | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: what age should teenage 13yr girls start wearing makeup,plucking eyebrows,dating and text messaging? ... A: Depends upon your values as a parent. Recommend realizing a 13 year old is not a child anymore they ... | |
| 17 yr old disrespect mouthiness | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My son, who I usually have a great relationship with, usurped my authority with my 7 yr old. I was ... A: Whoa! An argument that happened when a day ago or a few moments ago and you are now contemplating ... | |
| teenage dating | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 1/2 and is interested in a guy that is 18. She has met him a couple times behind ... A: I agree with you there is too big of an age gap here between 14 almost 15 and his 18. However, you ... | |
| How to stop lying... | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and i am really concerned about an issue i would like to consult you about. I ... A: First of all let's not blame your parents for your lying. You decide to lie and you lie. We also ... | |
| 13 yr old w/ODD? | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to decide if I buy the preliminary diagnosis our 13 yr old (my step-son) has received of ... A: You are right to be concerned about a diagnoses being placed upon your son. I am concerned thought ... | |
| 14 yo daughter sent partial nude pics to boyfriend | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 (will be 15 in Oct.07). She had a "boyfriend" (she's not allowed to go out on ... A: Well the good news is your daughter is growing up and becoming an adult. However, watching our teens ... | |
| 15-year-old had sex 1st time with someone we had forbidden her to have contact. | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: We just found out that our daughter had sex last week for the first time with someone we had ... A: Well the easy answer is to file a restraining order. However you are asking the wrong question. You ... | |
| 11 year old with bad grades and lies about it | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: My 11 year old daughter is failing three subjects at her middle school. We have tried to motivate ... A: Okay what you are saying is what you are doing is not working. Stop doing that as it doesn't work. ... | |
| Age Difference in Dating | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old boy in college (sophomore) and over Christmas break i met a friend of my sister's ... A: J. Still the worries are all about YOU. This is a crush not love. Loving her is all about what is ... | |
| Age Difference in Dating | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old boy in college (sophomore) and over Christmas break i met a friend of my sister's ... A: First of all you are making several assumptions. You don't know that she will always be in the back ... | |
| Age Difference in Dating | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old boy in college (sophomore) and over Christmas break i met a friend of my sister's ... A: J., I know feelings are strong at your age and the more you try to sit on them the more ... | |
| Teenage Daughters | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I have two teenage daughters (they're twins). They're 13 now, almost 14. I'm a little concerned ... A: From what you are telling me you have two health normal teens you are worried about? Mood swings are ... | |
| daughter | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: I want to know if I am being an overprotecting mother? I am a single mother. My daughter will 18 in ... A: She is almost 18. You have done your job and it is time for you to take care of you. You need to ... | |
| Shy Teen | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: My 16 year old son is a good kid. No big issues really,except that his friends all have girlfriends. ... A: My son is a good kid. How does he need help for his development? It is not uncommon for children ... | |
| 15 year old daughter | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Everytime we get into an argument or I tell her no, she swears at me, then runs out the door and ... A: First of all she needs to hear you will not continue any conversation that she treats you ... | |
| sleep | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old is a great kid, but like so many his age, he is overscheduled and can find himself ... A: If you son is can't get enough sleep even with 8 hour or more of sleep. I strongly suggest a trip to ... | |
| sleep | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old is a great kid, but like so many his age, he is overscheduled and can find himself ... A: My philosophy is "if it isn't broke don't fix it." How does you son feel? Is he asking to sleep in. ... | |
| teen stealing and lying | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: , My 19 yr old daughter has a history with lying and stealing. She will lie about anything and ... A: You can tell her that you love her and that she is a grown up now and you have full confidence that ... | |
| step-daughter and her father clashing | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: My 15 year old step-daughter and her father have regular if not increasing arguments that are ... A: You are asking for advice not your husband. I doubt what I tell you will make a difference until ... | |
| help with my teen | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: hi I'm really concerned about my daughter and my ability to handle my teenagers my 13 year old ... A: Talk and listen. I can't help but wonder if she isn't hanging around an "experienced" 14 year old ... | |
| out of control teen | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: In the past year and a half my fourteen year old son has changed dramastically. We were very close ... A: Your 14 year old son has changed dramatically in the last year because his hormones have shown up! ... | |
| Out of control Sibling | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I will tell you what my parents are dealing with and maybe your view will help us decide on how to ... A: Your sister admits she has been drinking since she was 14? She needs help for substance abuse ... | |
| daughter's self conscious | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: My 11 year old daughter refuses to wear shorts in the hot humid weather and insists on wearing long ... A: My first response is to share that you need to pick your battles wisely and this is not a wise ... | |
| high expectations | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 11 year old daughter who is quite precocious. She has an older sister ( 15) to emulate. ... A: Julielani: I have to assume you are talking about the 11 year old. Often children who have ... | |
| 13 yr old daughter | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: Where to start? My 13 yr old daughter is extremely oversexualized in my opinion. She lies, she is ... A: Okay we need to separate these issues out immediately. First there are the issues with your ... | |
| stealing and lieing teeens | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: "I have two teenagers ages 14 & 15. I have been married and divorced twice. I have been a single ... A: Well you are in quite a pickle of a situation. I can imagine you do feel like you are being pulled ... | |
| At Wits End | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 17-year old son that has no respect towards anyone, lies about where he is and doing and ... A: Anytime a parent has issues with a teenager about their behavior I caution them to look at their own ... | |
| Concerned about a 14 yr old | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: yet rather some advice on a problem that my friend Ana is having with her daughter; below I am ... A: The best thing you can do for your friend is to let her know you are there for her and you will ... | |
| teen relationships | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I know im being overly concerned, but my daughter is only 15 she is very attractive, smart, and boys ... A: Yes you are being overly concerned. She hasn't talked to you about it probably because it is not an ... | |
| teenager behavior | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i have a project to do on teeneger behavior but i can not find anything on the subject. i am ... A: I would suggest two search engines first google the topic of adolescent behavior or studies on ... | |
| 16 year old daughter dating | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter started dating a 18 year old boy about 4 months ago. He graduated from high ... A: It is not a matter of doing the right thing. It is about whether or not you are really doing it. ... | |
| teenage rebellion | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Kay, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I just wanted to know what the main ... A: This could take sometime and I am sure more than a few dissertations have been written about this ... | |
| Our teen sons troubling behavior | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: Our son, age 14 (15 next month) is currently in the 9th grade and is not doing as well as we hoped ... A: Hm.....I am not sure you will like my responses however, I am not hear to tell you what you want to ... | |
| 18 YR OLD SON | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: MY SON IS 18 YR. OLD. I'M I REQUIRED BY LAW TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM A: I am not an attorney. If this is about child support then you need to check the state statutes in ... | |
| punishment | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: My name is Mue, I'm 16, and I believe that my parents are being overprotective or untrustworthy of ... A: Well there are several places where you have answered your own questions here. First of all let's ... | |
| Motivate my 16 year old son | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are at odd over our 16 year old son. He is an good student, does not smoke, do ... A: You cannot take responsibility for your husband's relationship with your son. You however have a ... | |
| boys | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: well im 15 years old and i want to know why i keep thinking about my ex boyfriend. we were really ... A: Alicia: Well life is complicated when we are in relationships. Sometimes when we think about ... | |
| Teenage Daughter: curfew + consequences | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: I need help. My dauhter is 16 years old. Weekend is always a nightmare. She leaves at home at ... A: You feel depressed and hopeles because you have given your power to your teenager daughter. You need ... | |
| Teen daughter | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old daughter who is having problems in school (too muching talking in class, failing ... A: On the surface with just the info you have given me, switching schools twice for a teen who is ... | |
| teen daughter hates her younger sister | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: I would like advice on how to improve the relationship between my daughters ages 13 and 9. My older ... A: YES! I can give you some suggestions. Usually sibling rivarly is about one thing, YOUR TIME. They ... | |
| Dating and Sexuality | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is 17. She is such a good kid that one would wonder why I need any advice at all. She is ... A: I hear two problems here and yes both of them do belong to you. 1. I hear you asking why your ... | |
| Teen phone time | 1/1/2006 |
| Q: We are having a problem with our daughter and the telephone. She is 12, almost 13, and has a ... A: Your daughter is 12 years old and obviously has already started to talk to boys on the phone. So ... | |
| Moody 11 year old girl | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: Our Daugher will be 12 in August. She has been on Zoloft for 3 years for anxiety... I, Dad, have ... A: Greg and Jill, Well first of all welcome to the early teen years. Some mood swings are quite common ... | |
| My teenage son | 12/25/2005 |
| Q: my name is Noura and i'm egyptian living in a middle eastern country with my family.I don't wanna ... A: First of all you are not taking up my time as this is what I do with my time. You are most welcome ... | |
| appropriate discipline for a 16year old son | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: Our son took my car out for a ride while we were out for a dinner. He does not have his license or ... A: I can only assume you had some out of pocket expenses and the first thing for a serious consequence ... | |
| boys | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: All I think about is this guy, he likes me and i like him, VERY MUCH, but he is going out with my ... A: Claire: Let me get this straight, you like him and he likes you BUT he won't break up with your ... | |
| fix mistake regarding lying | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: I feel terrible about an experience that I recently had with my 14 YO son. He called me on some ... A: You asked, "Do you think that there is any thing here worth going back and trying to fix? Or should ... | |
| teen fantasy? | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: I have a 13 year old son who is typically interested and thinking about sex. My question is, is it ... A: Have you had the birds and the bees talk yet? If so maybe getting a good illustrative manual which ... | |
| teens don't listen | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I have two teenage daughters and two grown daughters. My teenage daughters fight me on everything. I ... A: No it is not too much to ask your teens to help out around the house. However, I would recommend ... | |
| ghostly experience | 5/23/2005 |
| Q: I have tried the rational approach but i am certain she saw what she says she did. What do i do ... A: Telling her to not be afraid is not going to do the trick. Ask her what she needs to feel safe ... | |
| Teen Runaway | 5/17/2005 |
| Q: Please help! I have a 14 year old son who ran away from home last week and returned yesterday. We ... A: I am so sorry you are experiecing such tough parenting challenges. Yes, children do watch each other ... | |
| Am I parenting my sister? | 5/13/2005 |
| Q: I am not a parent but I am married. My sister who has just turned 18 is living with us (free of ... A: You did not give to much detail about why your sister cannot pay her own way however, when it comes ... | |
| "How To Keep your Kids Away From "Shady Characters" | 5/4/2005 |
| Q: I am not a father yet,but I plan to be one in a few years and would like to be prepared. I would ... A: Well it is pretty important to be careful about the adults you expose a child to however, picking ... | |
| My daughter wants to live with her father. | 4/15/2005 |
| Q: This morning my daughter told me she had a dream that she "had" to live with her father. She is 14 ... A: The fact that you are asking me what is up with this situation makes me wonder why you haven't asked ... | |
| teenage daughter acting out and depressed | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: I'm writing in reference to my 14 y/o daughter. She's been breaking household rules, sneaking out at ... A: Tammy, I am so sorry to hear how full your hands are right now. I have to ask you because you said ... | |
| Effective Punishment | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: I woke at 12:30 am last night to find my 14 year old not in her room, the side door was unlocked and ... A: First of all I don't believe there is an "effective punishment." Punishment just breeds temporary ... | |
| Help with teen daughter | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a 15 yr old daughter who will be 16 in August and I am very worried about her. What I mean by ... A: Something is wrong here. A dramatic change in events is definitely a sign something is wrong. When ... | |
| Sudden drop in grades and other stuff | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: S. Since elementary school grades have been very important to her. She has always tried very hard in ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "her therapist doesn't see the same child I see." What is the ... | |
| Our Adult Son | 3/17/2005 |
| Q: and thank you for listening. My husband and I have been married for 25 years and have a 27 year old ... A: You stated you thought you were a good parent. Please trust that you were because regardless there ... | |
| stealing from a damaged shop by fire | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: My son who is 11 went to school this morning, i had a phone call off the headmaster to say a local ... A: Do I think he has been punished enough for being grounded and having to apologize and having to pay ... | |
| motivation and grades | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a son, 16 this August, in 10th grade. I am very concerned about his academics. This is his ... A: Yes, it could be a control issue. During the teen years teens have 2 developmental tasks to complete ... | |
| Father/Teenage son relationship | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old mother of 4 boys ranging in age from 19 months to 16 and 1/2 years. I have been ... A: The mouthiness, eye rolling, muttering and absentmindedness are the only problems this otherwise ... | |
| My 16 yr. old daughter moved out | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I just need someone to talk to. My daughter ran out mad...didn't know where she was for about 24 ... A: I am so sorry your are in pain. I am not sure from the information you shared what is going on as ... | |
| My daughter's behavior | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I am running out of ideas for hor how to help my 16 year old daughter. She has been a high need ... A: Gina, This was a long question. I don't know that you will like what I have to say however, I tell ... | |
| school issues | 1/10/2005 |
| Q: I have three kids (13, 11 and 6). This may sound petty, but it really isn't. Our town has three ... A: You have much to be concerned about. As for not being able to get the school to listen, you need to ... | |
| Alternatives to grounding | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 years old, and hasn't had any problems until just recently. She has gotten ... A: You are not going to want to hear this however, either there is something you haven't shared here or ... | |
| Teenage son | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I am a single mother with a 15 yr. old son. I have not had any problems w/him until recently. ... A: Yes, you did need to talk and that is because you are raising a child now teenager! Let't seperate ... | |
| Good Daughter / Bad Choice | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: I'm here looking for advice and i loved your Intro. I'll jump right in. Two parent home, 5 ... A: This paragraph just jumped out at me as I read your email. She explained to us in the form of a ... | |
| How do I get close to my son again? | 10/1/2004 |
| Q: My 17-year-old son has his first love. He is naturally out quite often with her. The problem, ... A: Paula, Well the good news is your have a teenager all most adult here and some of this is typically ... | |
| my lazy 20 year old | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: Kay........................ My 20 year old, EJ, had a tough teenage career starting with middle ... A: I don't believe in beating around the bush nor sugar coating things when people ask me for advice ... | |
| homework | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: Allie is our third child.....she's 14 and a freshman in high school. Her therapist(she's on ADD and ... A: I do believe children should be responsible for their own work however, I also believe children need ... | |
| teen advice | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: My 15 year old is using drugs. Marijuana and maybe something else. I am sure of it and go through ... A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your question. I was volunteering crisis counseling in ... | |
| Daughter | 7/30/2004 |
| Q: Kay Keller, I'm Dad, and my 14-year-old daughter is on an emotional roller coaster. One minute she ... A: I am impressed with how well you all have pulled together to support this young woman! I hope all of ... | |
| My 13 year old daughter wants to live with her irresponsible father!!! | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: I have a major dilemma…. And I am not sure what I should do. My ex-husband and I have been divorced ... A: I am so sorry you must be heartbroken. Well first, what jumped out at me is what you said about ... | |
| Teen likes his own company | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: I am a single mom of a 17 yr old son. We have our normal ups and downs and I have done my best to ... A: Welcome to the turbulent teens. You mention your son is active with church, has his own friends and ... | |
| Failing in School | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My son, who is 15, has just completed the 9th grade and failed several of his ... A: I only have one question. How is moving and getting a new start going to help a child who is 14 and ... | |
| Teen son needs help | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: We've been having "issues" with our son for about six months now. He used to be the model child, ... A: I see the "problem" as this, "He used to be the model child." You were really getting a break as a ... | |
| i have a problem i always... | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: i have a problem i always fight with my parents and its realy getting me down. im an only child so i ... A: Well the good news is you maybe expecting too much of yourself. As you say you are 16 however ... | |
| Teen Acting Out? | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: Help! My 17-year old son has started behaving in a way that we are not familiar with at all. He ... A: So you haven't had too many problems with your twin teens up until now? Well take a deep breathe and ... | |
| Teenager cutting classes | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: I have a 17 yr old daughter, a junior in high school. She is very smart, but is unwilling to do her ... A: I know of no way to get an almost adult woman to go to class. I think she will have to find her way ... | |
| 12 year old daughter-out of control. | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 13 and has turned from a lovely child into a rude, arumentative person with no ... A: First thing going on in my mind as I read this is where is a 13 year old getting cigarettes and ... | |
| Teen distancing himself? | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: --Kay -- Thank you for your excellent advice. I took great comfort in your last paragraph, in ... A: Paula, This doesn't sound like a problem with trust or honesty at all. It sounds to me like your ... | |
| Teen distancing himself? | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: My 17-year-old son has started dating a 15-year old girl -- his first girlfriend. He seems to want ... A: Yes, I can understand your hurting as every parent has a moment or two or three or four when they ... | |
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I have worked with Teens in the school system through programs to provide life adjustment classes and with the Substance Abuse Prevention programs.
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National Council on Family Relations & Prevention Research
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Journal of International Attachment Parenting
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Education: A.A., B.S. Honors, (Psychology & Sociology), S.S.W., Masters, & PhD (ABD) Child and Family Studies (specialty bonding & attachment).
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International Who's Who of Professionals & Departmental Honors in Psychology
Past/Present Clients
Grandparents raising grandchildren, Teen parents, parents who have seperated/divorced, parents with children experiencing substance abuse issues, parents in need of parenting classes, parents who have experienced the death of a child/infant. Over 20 years of successful professional experience with children and families.
Education: A.A., B.S. Honors, (Psychology & Sociology),S.S.W., Masters, & PhD Doctoral Candidate in Family Relations.
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