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  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

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

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    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.

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    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.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    What to do when sibling rivalry and jealousy continue into adulthood.

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    Family Relationships

    What do you do with a family member (30-years-old) who is still living with parents (70-years-old) and has just presented them with a second out-of-wedlock child?

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    Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    Expert surmises that this husband and wife have too much "on their plate" to relate to each other or to their kids in a relaxed manner.

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    Grandparents

    Just knowing their grandparents are there, always ready and wanting to help in any way they can, is a wonderful emotional anchor for children, even if it's difficult for them to open up.

  • Family Life
    Divorce

    When the former husband's influence has proven to be harmful to his child, there are serious considerations for the mother.

  • Family Life
    Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    Parents need to be on the same page style-wise, when it comes to all important parenting issues.

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    Children learn easily that they can and do get a lot of attention by being demanding, whining and never being satisfied.

  • Family Life
    Custody and Child Support

    A father who seeks full custody of his son inquires what resources there are to help him present issues of neglect on the part of ex.

  • Family Life
    Blended and Step Families

    Our expert feels that hitting children as a form of discipline or punishment has no place in the healthy raising of children.

  • Family Life
    Custody and Child Support

    What should a divorced mother of two do when her children ask for custody changes?

  • Family Life
    Sibling Relationships

    Our expert advises a mother on how to help her four younger children deal with their oldest brother going off to college.

  • Family Life
    Divorce

    The children of divorced parents can be as secure and happy as any other children, even when they are separated.

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