Ask Mom & Dad

Despite some issues, Fun Land is indeed a fun time for kids. Potentially less for parents.

THE PROBLEM: My kindergartner wants to do everything himself, and I mean everything. He wants to tie his shoes (even though he can’t), fix his own breakfast (including using the stove), and make his own decisions about bedtime, what he eats, etc.

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…

THE PROBLEM: I’m having trouble getting my daughter to separate herself from me. She’s a junior in high school and can’t seem to make a single decision without running it through me.

THE PROBLEM: My big-hearted 5 yo boy has a bad habit of talking only about himself. He’s extremely caring toward others, yet he shows no interest in what they have to say.

THE PROBLEM: My 15yo son feels hopeless about the state of the world. Everyday there is a new disaster somewhere in the world—often times, close to home, especially when there is a school shooting…

THE PROBLEM: I am concerned about my son (he’s five). He’s having a hard time making friends in kindergarten, and I think it’s because he’s a little too pushy with other kids.

THE PROBLEM: I’m disappointed in myself for feeling this way, but are there any other moms who regret having children? My husband and I used to have so much more fun before we had kids.

THE PROBLEM: I want to start out by saying I love our house. My husband and I worked hard to buy it, and we feel so lucky to have it. But my kids complain that it’s too small—too crowded—and they can’t believe…

All of us have told a little lie to our kids at one time or another.