Increased Independence: Adult Child

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Handling a 17 Year Old Son When He Refuses to Do Things

K.G. asks from Jamestown

My oldest son is a really good kid. But he is so very lazy. When he is asked to do things around the house, it's like pulling teeth to have him get it done and it's...

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*Dealing with Feelings & Emotions*

L.H. asks from St. Louis

Hello & Happy Holidays to aall the fabulous moms out there. I've written before about issues with my 15 yr old daughter, and you all gave very good suggestions and a...

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Too Strict? Perspective Needed.

K.J. asks from Los Angeles

My 13 year old son's BIGGEST complaint about his dad and I is that he thinks we are too strict and have too many rules. So here's the scenario: This year my son wa...

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Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter.

J.Y. asks from Charlotte

I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. She has so many clothes and they are all very fashionable but I swear, every morning she comes down looking like a nut case....

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"Say You'll Think About It"

L.C. asks from Allentown

My 5 year old has started saying this when I say no: "Say you'll think about it". (where did she hear that?!) Anyway, got me thinking. When I was a child, I do...

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Computer Acsess, My Space and Facebook

R.G. asks from Louisville

My concerns come from a 13 year old on the computer web sites. She says she only talks to people she knows and she won't allow me to have her password.

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Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"

A.Y. asks from Jamestown

I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hy...