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ASK MOM: Daughter has no direction in life, mom has fears about it

Jun 02, 2023 06:49AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: I’m very worried about my 17-year-old daughter. She’s graduating from high school next year and has no plans. While I know there’s still a year for her to figure this out, she’s...

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Sensitive Daughter Goes Into a Funk, Mom Can't Cheer Her Up

May 19, 2023 01:45AM ● By Mary Follin & Erika Guerrero

THE PROBLEM: My 12 yo daughter is sooo sensitive. She takes everything personally and is easily defeated. Last week she got a C on a math test and has now decided she’s ‘no good in math,’ which...

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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: 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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