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  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    A mother wonders what she can do to change her son's angry temperament.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    What should a parent do about one twin who's ready for kindergarten when the other isn't?

  • Family Life
    LGBT and Same Sex Parents

    Is it harmful to a child to have gay parents?

  • Family Life
    Divorce

    When a couple decide to call it quits, they need to come together on how and what they're going to tell the children.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    It's common to "hire" an older sibling to baby-sit a younger one. Suggest these activities to your helpful child.

  • Family Life
    Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    What can you do when your fiance's daughter opposes your marriage?

  • Family Life
    Work

    A once and future teacher attempts to account for the gap in her service record.

  • Family Life
    Family Relationships

    Parents who have adult children living with them have a right to expect those kids to agree to a contract.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    Parents should clearly and firmly indicate what behavior directed towards his sister is unacceptable.

  • Family Life
    Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    This all-too-normal "freezing out" of the father and his opinions can easily become a very serious marital and family problem if not focused on now.

  • Family Life
    Blended and Step Families

    A new stepmother asks how she should help raise her stepson.

  • Family Life
    Divorce

    A mother has tried her best to keep her kids connected with their father, despite his lack of financial support to his family.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    A girl seeks help disciplining her 10-year-old sister.

  • Family Life
    Custody and Child Support

    Should an 11-year-old of divorced parents be able to decide whether or not she wants to visit her father?

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    Sibling putdowns are a normal part of life, but parents can certainly forbid any such hurtful talk in their presence.

  • Family Life
    Divorce

    A woman is advised to initiate a major intervention in order to prevent her ex from damaging her children's mental health.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    You can prevent jealousy in your older child by involving him in caring for the baby.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    Parents need to keep an eye on their older kids when they are near their younger siblings. Kids are not usually aware of how much harm their hitting, pulling, shaking, etc. can cause.

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