Adult Child Won't Leave Nest
A written contract is an excellent tool in helping to resolve this type of family conflict. read more
January 15, 1998
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Kids Who Bring Guns to School
Kids say the main reason they bring guns to school is to protect themselves from real and/or potential violence. read more
January 13, 1998
Willful 13-Year-Old
Just because your situation has all the components of healthy parent-teen conflict doesn't mean it's not troublesome, both for you and your son. read more
January 15, 1998
Five-Year-Old Is Sexually Curious
Sexual curiosity of this nature at your daughter's age is a normal part of her development. read more
June 8, 2001
Is Mom Too Affectionate with Sons?
A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son. read more
June 8, 2001
Daughter Spends Too Much Time Alone
What can you do to encourage a child to make real friends and take part in social activities? read more
June 8, 2001
Daughter Wants to Hang Out at the Mall
Is it unreasonable to forbid an 11-year-old from hanging out at the mall unsupervised with kids you don't know well, and/or without the presence of an... read more
June 8, 2001
Father's Foul Language
Parents need to be on the same page when it comes to the use of foul language in front of your children. read more
June 1, 2001
Teaching Empathy
There are things parents can do to help their self-focused child learn to be empathetic. read more
March 29, 2001
Bright, but Can't Keep Track of Assignments
A mother wonders whether to adopt a hands-off approach with her absentminded son. read more
March 29, 2001
Eight-Year-Old Talking About Boyfriends
Encouraging kids of this age to pair off and to act like boyfriend and girlfriend is not advisable. read more
March 29, 2001
Son Talks About His Private Parts
It's one thing for a seven-year-old to joke around with his friends using these words, but he should not be using those words around you or other adul... read more
November 3, 2000