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Step son in the middle
Posted on 7/7/2015
My youngest stepson informed me that his mother & stepfather told him that the child support they pay us is to go into the boys savings accounts, that "we are taking it from them by keeping it...
Read MoreSticky Situation
Posted on 2/2/2015
My significant other of 13 years is still "loaning" money to his 28 yo college graduate son with a $30K+ job who still lives with his Mother. The son texts or calls him almost weekly to put $ into...
Read MoreDating Again
Posted on 10/29/2014
I am a divorced father of a 5 year old girl. I have had primary custody of our daughter for 1 ½ years- however the actual divorce judgment was signed a mere 2 months ago. (My daughter doesn't...
Read MoreMarriage Issue
Posted on 9/23/2014
This am as we are all getting ready, I tell my almost 15 year old son to get off his ipod, pick up pajama pants he left on the den floor, go brush his teeth again because he is getting brown spots...
Read MoreMoms/StepMoms
Posted on 8/27/2014
My almost three year old son lives with his mother. He visits overnight once a week and every other weekend... I cannot say this to my husband, but the little guy's "mommy" is trying to make "her...
Read MoreBlended family freedom
Posted on 8/26/2014
I need advice. We have a blended family, he had two, I had one, and we had two together. Tonight, my stepson (14) said he no longer wanted to come to our house. He's "done with us and our house"....
Read More7 yo defiance and disrespect, parents disagree about discipline
Posted on 6/12/2014
My parenting style has been inconsistent over the years, and now I'm paying for it. I have a 7 year-old son who is often disrespectful and defiant. I have tried your advice of sending him to his...
Read MoreHealth Issues and Dad's inconsistency with 4 yr old
Posted on 6/10/2014
I have a son who just turned 4 last month. He has a slight speech delay and receives speech therapy. Otherwise, all other developmental areas are fine. He is very sensitive and has excellent...
Read More6 month old's father is working overseas
Posted on 5/3/2014
Will my long distance marriage significantly adversely affect my son? How can I help my son? My husband lives and works overseas and is only able to be home for 3 weeks a year. Our son is 6...
Read More17 yo brat
Posted on 4/23/2014
Our 1st born was a joy to raise until she turned 13 (now 17) & we're growing weary to say the least! Pls tell me this is normal & she will come back as a delightful daughter & not a sourpuss,...
Read MoreThree Tween/Teen Girls and One Authoritarian Dad
Posted on 4/21/2014
We have three girls ages 11, 14 and 16. How do I convince my husband that discipline can be carried out without yelling, cussing and calling his daughters names to try to get them to behave. He...
Read MoreDad's a buddy...shame on him!
Posted on 2/24/2014
My husband and I differ on parenting styles. His is see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. Mine is to check up and follow up. My husband and our 17 year old son are "buddies". My husband...
Read MoreMom and Dad not on same page in discipline
Posted on 10/23/2013
Dear Mr. Rosemond, Did you know that you have a younger twin? It's true! He's 45 yrs old & I'm living with him, my husband! :-) I majored in psychology & made all the mistakes. We've adopted 2...
Read MoreHusband wants to lead, but doesn't
Posted on 10/8/2013
I am a stepmother to three children. My husband and I believe in traditional roles where the marriage comes first and the man leads the household. My issue - my husband is laid back so I take...
Read More5 year old : Recentering large family
Posted on 5/22/2013
My husband and I have four children, 5 and under. My question is more general - when dealing with a large number of small children (and my husbands demanding work schedule), what are realistic...
Read More8 year old : Importance of divorced dad in son's life
Posted on 1/3/2012
I am a divorced dad of an 8-yr old son. My ex and I live close by (in AL) and she now has told me she is moving to San Diego to marry a new guy. He makes good money, has 3 kids. I struggle with...
Read More10 year old : Bringing about 'revolution' in a blended family.
Posted on 10/25/2011
My husband has three 10 year olds. The mother left when they were 4 and has been in and out of their life sporadically since. Two years ago (about the time I married my husband) she came back into...
Read More17 year old girl : father won't allow dating
Posted on 10/16/2011
My husband won't allow our 17 year old daughter to date. She is a Junior in HS, straight A student, very involved in church and school activities. Of course, there is a boy - a rather brave one...
Read More3 year old : How do I answer my grandchild about his father?
Posted on 8/11/2011
My 3-year-old grandson lives with his grandmother and me. He calls me "poppa" and his grandmother "nanna." He sees and speaks to his mother on the phone only occasionally. His birth father has...
Read MoreSleeping problems
Posted on 6/20/2011
Our 2 1/2 year old goes through periods where she gets up and down out of her room at bedtime sometimes six or seven times. Usually I just take her hand and walk her back to bed with a firm "Stay...
Read MoreProper punishment
Posted on 1/6/2011
My about to turn nine year old daughter received a check from her grandmother at Christmas for $1,000 to be used for a college savings account. I didn't think we should tell her the amount, but...
Read MoreMommy never wants daughter to be upset
Posted on 1/5/2011
Anytime our daughter (28 months) cries mommy always wants her to stop because she can not stand her crying. Last night, I (daddy) gave our daughter a bath, and midway through the bath she started...
Read MoreTeenage daughter's boyfriend is non-believer
Posted on 5/28/2008
Our plan is to NOT stay out of our kids dating decisions. Dating is the first step in the marriage process, right? So we figure why would we allow our children to date somebody that doesn't...
Read MorePaternity test mishandled
Posted on 1/12/2008
my granddaughter is being submitted to a paternity test for reasons that her mother has identified. Not sure this is necessary for granddaugher who is in my custody. Mother writes directly by...
Read MoreConflict of taught values
Posted on 7/28/2006
My children have been raised as Christains. As such, on the topic of homosexuality, they have been taught it is wrong in God's eyes, and to pray for those caught in the lifestyle, but also to...
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