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An Eloquent Take on a Previous Letter Apr. 17, 2020
DR. WALLACE: You have given past advice to a 19-year-old girl whose fiance gave her the "ultimatum" ... Read More
Punk Rock Is Not Part of a 'Con' Feb. 12, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My daughter listens to punk rock music when she studies. She is an A and B student, but... Read More
Sad Story Mirrors Personal Experience Aug. 31, 2019
DR. WALLACE: Although I'm no longer a teenager now that I'm in my early 20s, I still read your colum... Read More
Wise Parents Guide in a Positive Manner Jul. 17, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I am a solid B student. I participate in school government and I'm a starter on my gir... Read More
Teacher Versus Parent Jul. 14, 2018
Dear Annie: I am still fuming over something that happened a month ago. I was contacted by my son's ... Read More
Homework During Holidays and Excessive Gift-Giving Dec. 23, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Every year my daughter's middle school assigns homework and projects during the h... Read More
Birthday-Party Delegating and Morning Homework Oct. 15, 2016
Dear Family Coach: I typically plan my son's birthday parties, but this year I am swamped at work an... Read More
Slob Forgets Homework and a Little Hugger Oct. 14, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My teenage daughter is a slob. She drops her stuff all over the house and "forget... Read More
An Ungrateful Granddaughter and Preschool Homework Oct. 07, 2016
Dear Family Coach: For my granddaughter's birthday I called her, and sent her a nice card and a gene... Read More
The Procrastination King and Family Dinner Sep. 17, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My son is the king of procrastination. He often manages to complete his work at t... Read More
End-of-the-Year Homework Blues and Incessant Questions May. 27, 2016
Dear Family Coach: As the end of the school year approaches, it is next to impossible to get my 10-y... Read More
A Homework-Obsessed Perfectionist and the Sex Talk Apr. 02, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My 13-year-old has obsessive-compulsive disorder and is obsessed with getting per... Read More
Dads Are Important Feb. 17, 2016
An article by Tamara Henry in an issue of USA Today is exciting and very revealing. She reported on ... Read More
Boy Thinks Smart Equals Fast Dec. 16, 2015
Q: I have a 10-year-old son who always seems to be in a rush to finish any work or activity he is in... Read More
Anxious Child Lacks Confidence Dec. 09, 2015
Q: My nine-year-old daughter has very strong perfectionist tendencies — to the point of her no... Read More
Boy Promises, But Makes No Effort Dec. 02, 2015
Q: What do you do with a child that says, "I will do it (meaning his school work)...don't worry," bu... Read More
Daughter Struggles With Homework Nov. 26, 2014
Q: I live in Hong Kong and have a 10-year-old daughter, who is in fifth grade. Her problem has been ... Read More
Change Lazy Son to Hard Worker Oct. 22, 2014
Q: I have a very lazy son who barely studies. His time shifts among the computer (chatting, games), ... Read More
Teacher Requests Help Oct. 15, 2014
Q: What strategy would you suggest for parents who send their child to his room to complete homework... Read More
Popularity Is Not an Indicator of Success Oct. 12, 2014
Q: I have 8-year-old twin girls. They are fraternal and look different. They also act very different... Read More
