Big Kid
Thanksgiving Apart: Still Thankful
Our family won’t be together this week, but that’s okay — it’s helping me focus on what’s really important, and how thankful I truly am.
Big Kid
How To Help When Far-Away Family Is In Crisis
Today’s query asks if being far away means a concerned aunt can’t help her nephew, and my answer is that she can help more than she thinks.
Relationships
Father (Thinks He) Knows Best
A mom is starting to climb out of postpartum depression and is having a hard time getting her husband’s support for alone time for self-care.
Relationships
Having a Midlife Crisis? Here’s What To Do.
When you think of a midlife crisis, you think of a guy who goes out to suddenly acquire a sports car and a trophy wife. But women have midlife crises too. And here’s what to do about it.
Big Kid
Teens: Learning To Let Go
Micromanagement is my middle name, but as my kids approach adulthood I’m actively scaling back so they can shine in spite of me.
Baby
Sleep Training for the Struggling Parent
A mom who wants to try the Ferber Method sleep training with her six month old is concerned about her guilt.
Big Kid
Help, My Teen Girl Isn’t Fitting In
A mom wants to help her daughter make friendships with the girls at her dance studio even though her daughter doesn’t seem interested in doing so. What can and should she do?
Big Kid
Senior Year of High School: The Flip Side Of Struggle
Will I be sad during my oldest’s high school senior year? No way — the gift her struggles gave us turns out to be an abundant appreciation of forward movement.
Young Child
In Hindsight: Child Development & When Should We Worry?
Now that my “different” kids are teens, a reader facing issues with her 5-year-old wants to know if I see similarities in what we experienced.
Health & Safety
How To Deal With Your Child’s Sadness, Anger, And Other Tough Feelings
Kids will experience a myriad emotions growing up and it’s our job as parents to help them learn how to cope.
Big Kid
Figuring Out Mental Health Care For Teens In Crisis
How does a parent navigate the health system to get a mentally ill teen the help they need? It’s hard, but not impossible. Get the support you need and keep going.
Big Kid
Want To Connect With One Of Your Kids? Try Focusing on Their Passion.
The preteen years can leave parents struggling to connect with their sometimes emotional, unpredictable child. But focusing on your child’s passions might be the key to a closer relationship.
Pregnancy
The Public Domain Pregnant Belly
What do you say and or do to people who try to touch your pregnant belly?
Toddler
When “SAHM” Stands For Stressed-Out Anxious Homebound Mom
A SAHM is on the brink of cracking and needs some immediate advice on how to get some relief and help with her very young and attention-seeking children.
Young Child
Dealing with Your Kid’s Negativity. It Ain’t Easy.
Feel like your kid is always complaining? Sometimes the best thing a parent can do is to help a child understand and process negative feelings.
Pregnancy
Nesting Instinct in Overdrive
An expectant mom is having a very strong nesting urges but needs her super supportive husband to clean up his office first. What can she do nesting-wise to appease her urge without upsetting her husband, too.
Relationships
Single Mom: Family of Choice
Sometimes your family isn’t blood related, but rather, dear friends and people in your life who act exactly as you wish your family would.
Pregnancy
Dealing With a Know-it-All, Opinionated Mom Friend
A first-time pregnant mom is close to losing her cool with her know-it-all friend, an opinionated and know-it-all mom. Should she talk to her friend about this problem or just ignore her and the issue?
Parenting
Finding Your Voice
Kristen lost her voice this week. Literally. And she’s wondering if there’s a deeper meaning beyond the cold-induced hoarseness or if it’s just a cold.
Health & Safety
Are Your Kids Being Treated Like an Invisible Patient?
Sometimes you need to be your child’s advocate when you’re dealing with a doctor or dentist that is not giving them the respect and kindness children deserve when receiving medical care.