skrijnic asks:
My husband and I have separated for the 2nd & final time. Since the birth of our son he has been in & out of his life. Two years ago, he suggested that we get back together, he was ready to commit, etc. It didn’t take 6 months for me to realize that he [...]
Apr
26
2010
26
2010
My son is defiant, argumentative, disrespectful and never takes responsibility for his own actions.
Apr
19
2010
19
2010
How Can I Motivate My Kids To Pay Attention And Stay Focused?
srmom asks:
My 10 year old son has a very hard time staying motivated with whatever task he is asked to do and tends to find numerous distractions in his path that require his immediate attention. I can’t figure out how to motivate him to stay focused and do things quickly.
Apr
14
2010
14
2010
10 Year Old Kid Arguing & Talking Back To Parents
terrie asks:
I have a 10 year old daughter that talks back to myself and my husband. She shows no emotion towards anything. we have tried taking things away like the computer and phone but it still doesn’t help. She can be very mean to her brother and sister. When we go away as a family [...]
Apr
12
2010
12
2010
Apr
9
2010
9
2010
Teenage Daughter Argues About Everything & Must Always Have The Last Word
wendywoo1812 asks:
I have a 14 yr old daughter who pushes the boundaries all the time. she has to be in at 9.30pm but that is to early for her. She argues with everyone about anything. She will never let an argument go and always has to have the last word. We walk on eggshells when [...]
Apr
7
2010
7
2010
Lazy Children Put Up A Fight, Stomp, & Yell When Asked To Help With Chores
nickle_flik90 asks:
How can I get my children interested in helping out around the house? They are laaaazy and put up a fight and stomp and yell when asked to help do chores.
Apr
5
2010
5
2010
Single Parent Yelling At Teenage Daughter Asks How To Get Her To Listen
701wendyk asks:
I am a single parent of an eleven year old daughter. When I ask her to do something she totally ignores me. I repeatedly ask her to do something until I am yelling like a maniac and crying. I got so mad at her yesterday I cut up the two articles of clothing she [...]