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Parent Feels Guilty About Wanting A Break
Q: My husband and I love our young children -- but it often seems like we can't even find two minutes to have a meaningful conversation as a couple. Still, we feel guilty about wanting a break from the kids once in a while. Help!
Jim: This is actually a common challenge for most parents -- and it's no surprise that the biggest obstacles are ...Read more
Helping Tweens Caught In The 'fatigue Whirlpool'
Q: My two "tweens" tell me they love school with all of the activities they're involved in and seeing their friends daily. But this school year they seem to be increasingly irritable; every morning is a battle to get them both going and out the door without setting off a tantrum. Do you have any advice?
Jim: It's worth evaluating to see if your...Read more
Adoption Can Bring Priceless Rewards
Q: My cousin and his wife recently adopted a child. My husband and I had never thought about doing that, but now we're curious. I've heard you're a big proponent of adoption -- why?
Jim: Let me do a little name-dropping: Babe Ruth. Eleanor Roosevelt. Nelson Mandela. Nancy Reagan. President Gerald Ford. Dave Thomas (the founder of Wendy's). ...Read more
Connecting With Your Children Is Vital
Q: I want to be a good dad to my two young kids, but I struggle relating with them. I've got a successful career in sales and have no problem connecting well with my clients on an adult level. Do you have any tips on learning to speak "child"?
Jim: You may already have a finely honed skill that'll get you most of the way there. You're probably ...Read more