Independence: Adult Child

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Beginning to Eat Organic

J.S. asks from St. Louis

My family is considering beginning to eat organically. I'm not sure where to start. We don't have endless funds, so budget is definately a consideration. How do yo...

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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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I Need Advice from Others Who Have Been in a Controling Relationship

S.P. asks from Los Angeles

I have been married for well over a year now. But my husband is so controlling. I have to ask him to do something, to see family, to take our son somewhere, to do ANY...

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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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When Is a Child Old Enough to Be Unsupervised?

S.W. asks from Iowa City

I am wondering when children are old enough to do things like go down & watch TV alone while mom & dad sleep in for a couple of hours on the weekend. I know mine are ...

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What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?

S.Y. asks from Pittsburgh

My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full t...

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Daughter Just Turned the Big One Eight

L.B. asks from Chico

Hi Moms. Would appreciate your advice and input. Yesterday my daughter turned 18. I’m feeling a little off balance on how to deal with this new adult… She i...

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My 14 Year Old Daughter Has a 16 Year Old Boyfriend.

J.B. asks from Boston

I have a very mature and responsible freshman daughter who has been "dating" a 16 1/2 year old junior. She sees him at school and talks to him on the phone. I have ...

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How to Forgive My Daughter.

S.B. asks from Nashville

Two years ago my daughter got pregnant and then married. Her husband which I liked moved in with us and they gave me my first grandson. "A light in my life" They li...

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Holding a Child Back from Kindergarten

J.B. asks from Philadelphia

Hello moms~ My husband and I are having a tough time deciding what the best option is for our son in the fall. His birthday is late July (turning 5) and I was just...