July-August 2003

Dear Mike and Deb, My sister went through the courtship thing and married in complete harmony with Dad and Mom (...)

For weeks now, my two-year-old has had the obnoxious habit of repeating himself over and over. At first I (...)

Dear Pearls, We homeschool our three children. Now that the oldest one has turned 13, we feel under some pressure (...)

...Children (as well as adults) throw fits as a means of controlling the actions of others. Your daughter screams (...)

For many, "school" is the main focus in "homeschooling." As for me "home" is most important.

How can a wife “encourage” her husband to participate with family/children without being a nag? Things like having (...)

My 9-year-old son has low self-esteem. He expects too much of himself. He feels rejected. We have never talked (...)

...Did you ever experience this as you raised your children around other families? I feel sort of hopeless, that I (...)

...Is it right to spank a 7-month-old for crying when put down for bed? I grew up with just ignoring the child (...)

Dear Debi, We have read your thoughts on the woman never being the spiritual leader in her home (not leading the (...)