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Toddler says ‘no,’ mom tired of the battle

May 05, 2023 03:12AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My toddler says ‘no’ to everything! Even if it’s something she usually likes. I know this is normal, but I keep finding myself in a battle with her, which feels ridiculous. Shouldn’t...

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Mom annoyed when dad makes daughter ‘show off’

Apr 21, 2023 01:24AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I have to start by saying my husband’s an amazing dad to our 4 yo daughter. But he does something that really irks me, and I don’t think it’s good for my daughter, either, even...

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ASK MOM: Son born with Down syndrome and mom’s not coping

Apr 07, 2023 01:18AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I knew before my son was born he had Down syndrome, and I thought I was ready for it. Now that he’s 3 months old, I realize I wasn’t prepared at all. He doesn’t do anything that...

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ASK MOM: Dad loses temper a lot, feels guilty

Mar 24, 2023 01:39AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: Being a dad is hard for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids (I’ve got 3), but I don’t always know how to talk to them—or play with them. When they’re all together, I usually end up...

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ASK MOM: Teenage daughter fears the worst, would rather be 'right' than happy

Mar 10, 2023 01:59AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My 14 yo daughter has an overactive imagination (which I really do love), but it often gets her in trouble. I wish I had a nickel for every time she says: “I’m sure Bridget isn’t...

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ASK MOM: Mom hurt when son’s friends leave him out

Feb 24, 2023 01:44AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My twelve-year-old son is part of a group of four (sometimes five) boys who hang out after school. He calls them his best friends, but they often leave him out of things. If they’re...

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ASK MOM: Oldest daughter leaving for college, mom grieving already

Feb 10, 2023 01:18AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My oldest daughter is leaving for college next year, and truth be told, I’ve been sad about it since she was in tenth grade. I know this isn’t healthy, but she’s the light of my...

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ASK MOM: Self-absorbed children embarrass mom

Jan 27, 2023 01:37AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I’m a little frustrated that my kids all seem to be pretty self-absorbed. It’s not that they’re not kind to others (they are!), it’s just that they all seem to be interested in only...

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ASK MOM: Daughter favors dad, mom resents it

Jan 13, 2023 01:05AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My 3 yo daughter likes her father better than me. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but sometimes it makes me angry. I do most of the nurturing around here (feeding, bathing, getting her...

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ASK MOM: Son bored unless he’s in front of a screen, mom sad about it

Dec 30, 2022 02:03AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I worry about my (8 yo) son and his addiction to screens. Even though ‘addiction’ is my word, I’m scared that it’s really what I’m seeing. He’s totally restless unless he’s playing a...

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