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Mysterious Anger Needs Solution Mar. 05, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My 7-year-old daughter has constant behavioral problems whenever we get into the car. She calls h... Read More

Parenting Team Needs United Front Mar. 02, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My grandson is almost 5 and has had a pretty unstable life. He's lived at least seven different p... Read More

Potty Problem Likely Medical Feb. 26, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My daughter is almost 5 years old. She has an older brother who is 7. For the past two months she... Read More

Drama Is an Important Part of Education Feb. 25, 2014

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I have a good part in the upcoming play. I really like acting, and my teacher says I'm ... Read More

Behavior Problems Can Happen at Any Age Feb. 23, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: Hello, Dr. Rimm. I am from a middle school in St. Louis, and I have chosen social skills for my r... Read More

In Praise of Phases of Life Feb. 20, 2014

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

Thursday is my mother's birthday; she would have been 78. This is the first year that she won't be w... Read More

Flirtatious Girl Watches Too Much TV Feb. 12, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My 7-year-old niece flirts with my husband and other adult males who are visiting. The men find i... Read More

Timing Can Cause Problems Feb. 09, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My son is gifted in the verbal and perceptional areas but has only average processing speed. He i... Read More

Parent Talk Can Help Feb. 05, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is in first grade. She is both a perfec... Read More

Teen Feels Pressured to Be Amazing Feb. 02, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I stumbled upon an article you wrote and felt like I had found the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, my ... Read More

Mom, Please Turn Despair Into Happiness Feb. 01, 2014

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I really, really need your help. My best friend moved to Florida. She had the cutest li... Read More

40-Year-Old Baby Jan. 30, 2014

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have a 40-year-old daughter who is lazy. When she injures herself, has surgery or is s... Read More

Success Traits Jan. 30, 2014

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

As parents of two middle schoolers (eighth grade and sixth) my husband and I spend time attempting t... Read More

7-Year-Old Child Not an Abuser Jan. 29, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I am just wondering if you have any advice for my family's current situation. I have a 7-year-old... Read More

Difficult Toddler Making Good Progress at Day Care Jan. 26, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My 2-year-old has learned that aggressive behavior garners her extra attention at day care. She b... Read More

Mom Should not "Hand-Pick" Daughter's Dates Jan. 22, 2014

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 16-year-old girl and I'm finally allowed to date, but only boys who are "han... Read More

Birth Order Can Affect Underachievement Jan. 22, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: Is underachievement connected to birth order? It seems to me that if there's a high achiever in t... Read More

Mom Needs to Take Power Back Jan. 19, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My 4-year-old daughter just lost complete control to the point that she was hitting and kicking m... Read More

Boy Shows Beginning Signs of Problems Jan. 15, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I read your column every time it appears in our local newspaper. I truly enjoy it and respect you... Read More

Parents Need Counseling Before Divorce Jan. 08, 2014

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I have a problem with rivalry among my three children: 10- and 14-year-old girls, and a 13-year-o... Read More