A One-sided Relationship
My husband of twelve years is becoming very distant, non-communicative and unaffectionate towards myself and our children. There is very little communication between us. I feel I give to him all the time and he takes and doesn't give back. There is no romance anymore, and sex just feels like another chore to me. I feel we are headed... >Read More
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I am having sex and always afraid of pregnancy
I am 25 years old. I am worrying about sex with my boyfriend. He doesn't like to use condoms and persuades me that it is safe if we just interrupt sex, but I am always afraid of pregnancy. Maybe I can calculate my safe days before or after menstruation? After sex I cannot get to sleep and I still... >Read More
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Dr. Ginger,
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Is Your Family Ready for a Pet?
So, you’re thinking about opening your home, and your heart, to a new family member. And that is exactly what a new pet will become, an official member of the family. While this is certainly a very exciting decision, it is also one that carries a lot of weight with it. Picking a lifetime companion is an important... >Read More
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cat,
children,
dog,
Family,
Men,
nicole wiebe,
parenting,
pet,
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My kids are addicted to television
Dear Mr. Dad: Help! My kids are hopeless television addicts. All they want to do is sit in front of the tube—even on the most gorgeous days. What can I do to break this habit?
Advice: Nothing can drive harried parents crazier faster than seeing their children sprawled out in front of the TV on a beautiful, sunny day. After... >Read More
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Armin Brott,
Family,
Men,
parenting,
TV,
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Should Children See Parents Argue?
Is it appropriate to resolve conflict in front of younger children? Should we let them see us arguing and making up?
Barbara: Many parents set a policy of not arguing in front of their kids. There are some good points about this policy, but I also think it is good for our children to see us disagree and have an... >Read More
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Dennis and Barbara Rainey,
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Think Your Teen Needs Counseling?
Counselling teens can be tricky business. The call is invariably from an exasperated parent who no longer can tolerate the behaviour of their son or daughter. The teen is presented as out of control. There may be concerns of drugs or alcohol; school performance; and/or the influence of the peer group. The teen may be described as depressed, anxious,...... >Read More
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gary direnfeld,
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teens,
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I’m unhappy with everything in my life
My parents had a bad divorce when I was seven, and since then, my dad has not been there as a father should. Over the past month or two, I have really been struggling to keep going, to stay optimistic about my life. The reality is that I have been depressed for a while now. Sometimes I just start... >Read More
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LIFE,
lynette hoy,
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Have a New Teenager by Friday
I truly believe that Leman’s “Have a New X by Friday” series... >more
First Aid for Bruised Hearts - Talk to a mentor
“What’s love got to do with it?” Tina Turner famously asked. For... >more
What Do You Fear?
