Why are so many kids overweight these days? What can we do to help our child avoid obesity and develop healthy eating habits?
Family Q&A
How should I respond to my son’s questions about his dad, a convicted felon who is serving a long prison sentence? We’re living with my parents until I can raise enough money to move out. He has some great role models in my father and my brothers, but I’m worried that he will somehow end …
At what age should I start discussing topics like abortion and homosexuality with my children? They’re still in elementary school, and I have no wish to violate their innocence any earlier than I have to. At the same time, I’m also aware that they’ve probably already encountered talk about these subjects. As I’m sure you …
As parents, how should we deal with a dismissive and smart-alecky adolescent? Our son says that we don’t treat him with respect, but from my perspective the shoe is actually on the other foot – his behavior towards us is extremely disrespectful. What can we do to resolve this conflict?
Is it important for families to eat together? Everyone in our household is busy with outside activities – school sports, church youth group outings, committee meetings, late nights at the office, ballet lessons, band practice, etc., etc. We rarely have time to sit down at the dinner table together. Meals are usually squeezed into the brief …
How do I know whether my child’s fever is serious? It’s the middle of the night, and he’s running a high temperature. What should I do to treat the fever until we can get him to a doctor?
What can I do to bolster the self-esteem of my teenage daughter who is feeling crushed after not being asked to the prom? I’ve never seen her this low before, and I’m feeling like I need to take steps to build her back up again. Can you help me?
What can I do to discourage my terminally ill father from seeking out a doctor to help him end his life? He’s dying of cancer, and though his condition isn’t dire yet, he’s extremely depressed and has been talking about physician-assisted suicide. How can I show him that he has purpose and hope despite his …
What are some of the symptoms associated with Post-Abortion Syndrome?
Is a marriage performed by a Justice of the Peace valid in the eyes of God?
Can you help me understand what it means to build a family life that is truly founded upon Christian values? My spouse is always talking about the importance of having a “Christ-centered home,” but I don’t really know what that means. I grew up in a family where people’s actions rarely matched their religious words, …
How should we handle a potentially explosive disagreement with my parents over our upcoming wedding? They’ve expressed strong objections to our serving wine and having dancing at our reception. My husband-to-be and I are financially independent, and we’d be willing to cover the wedding expenses ourselves. But this wouldn’t really solve the problem, since my …
How can my spouse and I make major decisions together with the least amount of conflict and misunderstanding? As a young couple just starting out, we want to practice good communication skills that will help us build a successful lifelong marriage. Where do we begin?
How can we enjoy Christmas when we have to spend so much money on presents? We’re stressed about finances all year, but it gets worse during the holidays. Any suggestions?
What’s your opinion of online dating? I’m in my mid-twenties and have developed a friendship with a young woman I met on the internet. She lives in another state and we’ve talked quite a bit on the phone since then. We’ve both expressed an interest in exploring this relationship further, but so far we’ve never …
What can I do about my wife’s obvious distaste for my old bachelor buddies? We’re still newlyweds, and we have a great relationship – all except for the fact that she doesn’t get along with my friends. This has often led to arguments and tension between us. Is there a way to solve this problem?
Can a man and a woman who come from different racial or ethnic backgrounds have a successful marriage? Can you point out any good reasons why they shouldn’t try to build a life together?
How can my wife and I agree on how much money we should be donating to our church? She thinks tithing is just a “starting point” — that dedicated Christians should give more than ten percent. I have no problem with giving when we have enough to spare, but I don’t see any reason to …
Is it wrong for a married person to have a friend of the opposite sex? While my spouse was away on a week-long missions trip, I enlisted a male friend from work to come over and help me care for our eighteen-month-old daughter. In the process, we ended up watching movies together or working on …
Should my boyfriend and I live together to save money for our wedding? As we’ve discussed the matter, it has occurred to us that sharing an apartment before the wedding – just as a temporary measure – might be a practical step for us financially. The plan is for my boyfriend to have his own room while …
