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Q: I'm a single mother. I'm trying to develop a social life and find another relationship. But my young son doesn't like to "share" me with anyone else. He disliked my last boyfriend so much that I was forced to end the relationship. What can I do?

Jim: Stepping back into the dating arena can be a real challenge for single parents. Our ...Read more

Q: My mother is developing Alzheimer's disease. She's always been a sweet, caring and soft-spoken woman -- but she's becoming increasingly demanding and disagreeable. I know I'm supposed to honor my parent, and I really try. But what does "honor" mean in this situation?

Jim: My heart goes out to you. Caring for an aging loved one involves grace...Read more

Q: My daughter generally gets high grades in every subject except math. We're having a hard time understanding why. Could her problems with math be linked to some kind of learning disability?

Jim: This is a complex question. Some learning disabilities do involve difficulty understanding mathematical terms or concepts, decoding written word ...Read more

Q: I've been thinking a lot recently about what my wife does as a stay-at-home mom caring for two little kids. I know I'm prone to taking her for granted. I have to work full-time, but how can I help shoulder the load?

Jim: I'll never forget when my two now-adult sons were small. One evening when I got home from work, my frazzled wife, Jean, ...Read more