Why is it that my teen-aged son can be so well-mannered and liked in school and in the community (and even with my husband and me most of the time), but sneers, snorts, and just seems to think we are really judgmental, ignorant people whenever he disagrees with us? More >>

My husband likes a neat, clean, organized home and when our teenagers have friends over, there are cups, candy wrappers, clothes and towels left around. More >>

I want to know how best to handle a situation with my niece. She stole some makeup from me, then denied it. More >>

How much should a parent help with school projects?... My 3rd grader has several projects and reports he is working on, and I feel the need to help him but know I should not.
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I am now my husband's widow, after almost 32 years of marriage. We were a military family, moving often. When pancreatic cancer killed him suddenly (we had 6 weeks before he died) I found myself alone. More >>

I am a stay-at-home mom of three daughters -- eight, six and 3. I have been involved in a play group that consists of five families. More >>

I've had a friend for 7 years, and six months ago, I helped her get hired at my workplace. Since then, our friendship seems to be over. More >>

I have a daughter who, at nearly 19, had worn out her welcome in my home and I told her to leave. I would not stand for her disrespect, her sense of entitlement, or her slovenly treatment of our home. More >>

My close friend of 25 years has become a drunk and a mean drunk in the last 6 times that I have invited her to my home. Last year I told her how upsetting her behavior was, but I know she is still drinking. More >>

I have some things that I want to warn you about so that you will be able to make great use of this incredibly wonderful education you've just had... More >>