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Teen Depression and a Rough Start to Kindergarten Oct. 09, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: Our 15-year-old daughter is very concerned about her best friend. The friend is c... Read More

Potty Woes and a Family Funeral Sep. 26, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 3-year-old will not sit on the potty. He squats and hides in the corner so I k... Read More

Nagging to Practice Piano and Preteens Running Marathons Sep. 25, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My daughter doesn't want to practice the piano. She used to love it and practiced... Read More

It's a Mistake for Parents to Select Teen's Friends Sep. 23, 2015

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 15, and my mom is always trying to tell me who I can have for my friends. This is m... Read More

Parenting Styles and a Reading Escape Artist Sep. 11, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: I have a teen daughter who has struggled to make good friends. Now she has a best... Read More

Disagreement About Getting a Family Dog Sep. 05, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My children are desperate for a dog. They love all of the neighbors' dogs and beg... Read More

When Friendships Fade, Should Parents Intervene? Sep. 04, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My daughter is friendly with most of my friends' daughters. They have always been... Read More

Football Sunday and Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse Aug. 29, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My husband works hard all week and on Sundays likes to set aside five hours to wa... Read More

White Lies and a Hold on Divorce Aug. 28, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: Sometimes I keep little secrets about my sons from my partner, mainly because I k... Read More

Underage Drinking and Intervening at School Aug. 15, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My daughter is very smart and has always done well in school. She had an opportun... Read More

Happy Birthday to Robert Jul. 30, 2015

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

This week, our youngest child, Robert, is turning 14. His sister, Maggie, is two years older. Gone a... Read More

Incongruent Parents Jul. 11, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My husband and I are not on the same page about parenting our kids. I feel like I... Read More

Teens, as a Group, Are Honest and Fair Jun. 25, 2015

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: Rachel and I were best friends for the last couple of years, but it all ended when she ... Read More