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Naughty Language and Choosing a Career Path Sep. 09, 2016
Dear Family Coach: I recently overheard my 13-year-old daughter and her friends talking, and they we... Read More
Easy Ways to Plan for College, Save Money, Read Books and Carpool the Kids Sep. 05, 2016
The following websites are family-friendly and offer very helpful services. BIG FUTURE. Planning for... Read More
Preparing for a Rainy Day Sep. 05, 2016
Q: I've been extremely fortunate to have had a successful career for myself, and I worked hard and l... Read More
An Overly Cautious Teen and Allowance Without Chores Sep. 03, 2016
Dear Family Coach: When my daughter was a toddler she had difficulty with gross motor skills. She fe... Read More
Unwanted Parenting Advice Sep. 02, 2016
Dear Annie: A year ago, I became a new mom to a beautiful baby girl. My husband and I live in Chicag... Read More
A Disrespectful Daughter and Activities for Dad and His Kids Sep. 02, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Ever since my daughter turned 6 she has developed a disrespectful attitude toward... Read More
Giving Grandparents Aug. 29, 2016
Q: We are a 75-year-old married couple with two grandchildren attending college. We help support one... Read More
Putting a Beloved Pet Down and Too Many Extracurricular Activities Aug. 27, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Our beloved 12-year-old dog has a painful terminal illness, and we have to put he... Read More
Being the Room Parent Again and Friends With Poor Study Habits Aug. 26, 2016
Dear Family Coach: I have been the classroom mom for my two children several times. This year they b... Read More
Help With Grieving Aug. 22, 2016
Q: Three months ago, my wife passed away. We had a loving 42-year marriage, and I am grieving deeply... Read More
A Stinky Goldfish and Expensive Sneakers Aug. 20, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My kids have a goldfish that won't die. The bowl is disgustingly dirty, and it sm... Read More
Classroom Requests and an Overweight Runner Aug. 19, 2016
Dear Family Coach: A friend told me that she requested for our daughters to be in the same classroom... Read More
I Might not Take your Advice Aug. 17, 2016
DR. WALLACE: I have an unusual problem and I really would appreciate hearing your advice. I graduate... Read More
Tattletales and Buying School Lunch Aug. 13, 2016
Dear Family Coach: There is constant tattling in my home. My daughters tattle on each other, usually... Read More
Different Strokes and Bed-Wetting at Camp Jul. 30, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My daughter made a lovely friend at school, but life at her house is quite differ... Read More
Lunch Leftovers and a Mommy Left Out Jul. 29, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My kids don't always finish the lunch we pack for them to eat at school or camp. ... Read More
Dirty Little Secrets Jul. 22, 2016
Dear Annie: Last week, I made a shocking discovery while cleaning my bedroom. My husband had several... Read More
Sex Missing from Chore List Jul. 17, 2016
Dear Annie: I am a 40-ish mom to three children ranging in age from 2 to 8. My husband and I have be... Read More
Summer Jobs and Playing With the Big Kids Jul. 02, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My wife and I are trying to instill a sense of financial responsibility in our ch... Read More
Disinterested Daughter and Teaching Stranger Danger Without Fear Jul. 01, 2016
Dear Family Coach: I planned a special project for my 7-year-old daughter and I. I wanted to make a ... Read More
