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| Subject | Date Asked |
| What will happen if something happens to me? | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: My 2 sons' father lives in Florida and has not seen them in over 6 years. He does pay child support. ... A: The issue has several complex relationship aspects and most likely cannot be solved by you dicating ... | |
| ADVICE | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: iam a 26 year old male who is currently single for 3 years however i was engaged 3 years ago and ... A: The issue is complex; involves your self esteem, maturation level and sex life. I cannot address the ... | |
| re: a single mom's boyfiend sleeping over | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: My daughter-in-law who is divorced from my son has a new boyfriend who has been sleeping over. Since ... A: The Allexpert.com free service is suitable for generic answers only. Any professional opinion ... | |
| re: a single mom's boyfiend sleeping over | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: My daughter-in-law who is divorced from my son has a new boyfriend who has been sleeping over. Since ... A: If the girl's age is up to 3 there is no problem; otherwise, your daughter should re-consider the ... | |
| what toOo do??????? | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: So my daughter is 2 yrs. Old...her dad has been here since she was born and just recently left my ... A: There are two relationships here: regarding your daughter and her father - You should not hide ... | |
| Bad dad | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: i am a divorced father of 2 boys ages 10 and 6 from 2 different mothers they live in Seattle and i ... A: Yes. You are not acting as a good person (to the mother) and a good parent (to your kids). Kids can ... | |
| unborn baby | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Ive had a hard time the father of my unborn child doent want anything to do with my baby because he ... A: The issue is too complex for a short e-mail reply. You need a few hours of counseling in order to ... | |
| Is it wrong or right? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been divorced for 5 years and I have 2 children with my ex, whom they have not seen in 2 ... A: I cannot advice you without asking you many more questions first to better understand the personal, ... | |
| single parent to teenagers | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Abraham, I am a single parent to two teens, one boy (almost 19) and a girl (16). When the children ... A: Yes, family counseling is needed. No, do not force it; start yourself and ask the children to join. ... | |
| Parental rights | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Ok about a month ago I found out that my oldest sons father wasn't who I thought it was. The guy I ... A: There are several issues here; the entire 'picture' is too complex. I have to admit that I do'nt ... | |
| divorce kids | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old daughter. I lived with her dad for 5 years. It was awful. Have you seen the ... A: Your situation is complex and cannot be helped with a short written advice. No cookbooks recipes are ... | |
| Single parenting | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm working on a project and the question is: Are single-parent families harmful? I'm looking for ... A: 30 years ago I did an MA dissertation on 'Children after divorce' (California State University, ... | |
| 4 yr old Adopted Daughter | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a child from Guatemala. She is currently 4 yrs old. For about 6 months now, she has an ... A: I sense that your issue falls into the 'parent education'. I don't see how it is possible to ... | |
| about my problem to my daugther. | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: my question is, my daugther is 16 year old and a fourth year high school student and a deanslist. ... A: Contact her school counselor; ask for a mediation help. There is no other generic advice for you, ... | |
| he didnt want our son | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: last november i fell pregnant with my now 4 month old son. My partner who i was living with and had ... A: Too complicated... No generic advice / one time reply for such a case. You need professional ... | |
| build a friendship for our kid | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My ex and I have a baby girl. he cheated, lied and then abandoned home. we found out about baby ... A: Too complicated... No generic advice for such a case. I cannot say anything meaningful without ... | |
| Introducing Biological father to 6yr old | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I need advice on how to introduce my 6yr old to his biological father. He has seen him a few times ... A: Yvonne, Are you expecting for a generic / one time e-mail answer for your issue(s)? Hopefully you ... | |
| rights of a father | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Does the father has rights on my unborn baby and then after or can he sue me for visitation rights? ... A: Your immediate issue is a legal one, not psychological, so your better adviser would be an attorney. ... | |
| My son and his step-dad, my Ex | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: This is actually a two-part situation: 1. I am a single mom of a six year old boy. When my son ... A: I have no simple answer for your question(s) at this time. Your issues are ‘too personal’ and ... | |
| Son and girlfriend | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My son is 28 and he and his girlfriend who he has been dating on and off for 10 years are having ... A: Generally speaking: this Trio relationship ‘story’ signals more about mothers' difficulty to adjust ... | |
| single mom | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a single mom of three a 13,11,and 8 yr old they fight alot,and my oldest thinks she has the ... A: I'm somewhat apologetic, but the question is too big and the issue is too large in order to give ... | |
| My baby | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm 18 I have a 2 year old baby girl Morgan Elizabeth Grace I love her so much. See the thing is ... A: The e-mail format is not sufficient and appropriate to deal with your complex situation; find a ... | |
| How do I make him understand | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband walked out on my kids and I after 8yrs of marriage saying that "we have nothing left but ... A: 1. Regarding your expectations: no, it is not too much; you need a mediation service, to arrange a ... | |
| my 4 yr old | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: my son father and I have been divorced since he was born. His father only shows on wednesdays, if ... A: As I advised, you need a professional to intervine. The 'do it yourself' method is not the ... | |
| my 4 yr old | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: my son father and I have been divorced since he was born. His father only shows on wednesdays, if ... A: The best is to have a direct talk with the father. Explain that you both care for your son, so any ... | |
| our grandson | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am the grandmother of a 29 month old beautiful boy, my fiance and I have had him since he was 16 ... A: The biological parent’s involvement is a serious issue that requires a professional help, once all ... | |
| Kids | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me if I'm looking at this wrong, my wife and I have 2 sons ( hers ) & 2 girls (mine). ... A: You need guidance and counseling on specific children and specific issues with specific backgrounds. ... | |
| children from previous relationship | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 kids from a previous relationship. I am married know and my wife is awesome with the kids. ... A: Mike, It is my opinion that your wife acts properly. In the psychology books you would find the ... | |
| child neglect | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I've had her since birth up until a year ago and now the mother and I share equal custody of her, I ... A: David, You should consult with the walefare / children & youth office at your location. Regards, ... | |
| I think I have a 32 yr old daughter... | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: We are sorry, but Jill Manzoni wasn't able to answer yourI am 57 yrs old, on my second marriage. ... A: Roger, Side by side with the psychological issue, there is a legal issue so consult with a lawyer. ... | |
| living with my boyfriend's teenage daughter | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: i have been living with my boyfriend and his teenage 15 year old daughter for 3 months now. it was ... A: Marya, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ... | |
| CHILDS FATHERS IS NON-EXISTENT | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A TWO YEAR OLD. I BROKE ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP WHEN I WAS 5 MONTHS PREGANT ... A: 1. I cannot advice without having the father's opinion. 2. This issue has some seious legal ... | |
| My ex's other children | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have two kids, 8 1/2 and 10. We were young, 19 when our daughter was born and not quite 21 when ... A: Nikki, The children may meet; it is my opinion that around age 18 is the best time. Regards, Dr. ... | |
| Daughter suffering from absent father | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a 27 yro single mother in my senior year of college. I have a 6 yro daughter and she is my only ... A: Emily, I cannot advice , based on your letter. The issue needs a few sessions of counseling ... | |
| Boyfriend with a son | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I met this guy when I was 19 we ended up splitting due him being immature, however we stayed very ... A: Jennifer, This issue requires counseling session(s); it is not built for a Q-A type of a respond. ... | |
| Effective Punnishment | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: We have a 12 yr old with ADHD on adderall, who has an issue with sassing, usually in regards to not ... A: Krys, Your daughter does not need to be punished. Your parental mission is to get the best ... | |
| Appropriate/Inappopriate Mother-Son Relationship | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been dating my girlfriend for some time now, and I have always felt uncomfortable with one of ... A: Joshua, Your natural alarms are working ell. This behavior sould be stoped. But do not rush to ... | |
| TELLING A CHILD I AM HER FATHER | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I AM JUST COMING INTO MY 3 YR OLDS LIFE. SHE KNOWS ME AS A "FRIEND" THE MOTHER THOUGHT THIS WAS A ... A: Andrew, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ... | |
| Single Parenting Dilemma | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: "I have a question about my Christian obligation in parenting. I had a child out of wedlock but the ... A: Trista, You do not have the means and power to change the father'sattitude. You therefore should ... | |
| children with no father | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Would most elementary school age children resent/hate there mother for living in her mothers native ... A: Eric, Yes, It is most likely that your child is healthy and with proper morality. It is your ... | |
| Mom and 9-year old son | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful woman who happens to have a 9-year old son. I am a ... A: Jared, You describe a severe and risky situation, probably induced by your girlfriend’s lack of ... | |
| feeling helpless | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Im a single parent i recently went thru a childsupport hearing and my soon to be exhusband ... A: Angela, I sense that the on time e-mail type of an advice is not suitable for your case, since it ... | |
| Relationship and my two kids. | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I am 32m successful Hispanic and I have been in a relationship with a Asian female 24 who still ... A: I gave you my best advice. Read the reply to your previous question. If you need further ... | |
| MY life with my five year old daughter | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old sigle parent of a five year old daughter. I work full-time and I have an active ... A: I’m not sure that my reply is according to your expectation… I do not have a “real” answer for you. ... | |
| Single parent V's single man | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I feel like Im in an impossible situation! I cant seem to get my head around my girlfriend having a ... A: I took the time to review again and again my initial answer... I do feel that this relationship is ... | |
| single parenting | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: i have a 16 yr old son who is the youngest of 4. the only boy . i have raised him w/ plenty of ... A: Life is not easy with teenaged kids… This sentence is always true… Being the only male at the house ... | |
| My 4 Yr. Old Son | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have one child and did not marry his father. I am an assistant principal and work 40 hours a week. ... A: Congratulation! Since we both are adults, I definitely see the positive life transition of yours. ... | |
| Absent Father | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughters father (my ex-husband) has not seen not talked to his 14 year old daughter in over 12 ... A: Your concerns are indeed serious ones. That is why there is no simple "do so and so" answer for ... | |
| Absent Father | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughters father (my ex-husband) has not seen not talked to his 14 year old daughter in over 12 ... A: Discuss the fatherhood issue with your daughter, and consult her school counselor, or another ... | |
| Should I have another baby? | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I am at a crossroads, I have a three year old son and I am divorced. I don't have any relationships ... A: Natural pregnancy has a long term emotional and financial effect, since there is a real father ... | |
| 5 year old grandson.how to answer about his MIa father | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: My grandson is 5.My daughter and his bio dad,never married.there were custody issues,it was ... A: The best is to tell the kid the truth: you do not know where he is, and you hope that at a later ... | |
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