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Don't Give Up On Wandering Loved One
Q: My adult nephew seems to have lost his way in life; he's behaving in ways that are completely foreign to our family's values. This situation grieves me deeply and my inclination is to just cut him out of our lives. Do you have any advice?
Jim: Many families encounter this difficult scenario. While I understand your feelings, I'd suggest you ...Read more
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