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Monday, March 9 2009, 12:42 PM CDT

VIDEO LIST

	“Please give me some tips to help me reconcile with my adult son and his wife. They are always making excuses as to why we can't talk or why I can’t see them or the grand children.”
	"How much privacy should I allow my 12 year old son?"
	How do you best address a daughter’s first heartbreak?
	"Do you have a good way to teach a child to allow enough time so that she is not late?"
	"We have two sons - 3 and 20 months old. How do we discipline both children for the same offence: one laughs at a smack on the hand while the other one looks heartbroken when I barely tap him?"
	“What’s the best way to make a blended family work?”
	"My daughter likes to snack all day long. Do you think that's a good idea? I'm starting to question this pattern."
	“My daughter is difficult to put to bed at night. First she wants a drink then she wants me to read a story…then rub her back. It can go on for an hour. What can I do to make this process easier?”
	"My parents continually override my parental authority. They are more lenient and my son has figured out how to get his way with them. What can I do?"
	"My first grader is bored in class. I'm afraid she is going to start getting in trouble. What would you suggest?"
	"What do you suggest I do as a grandmother of six, whose grandkids are constantly playing with those electronic gadgets when they visit?"
	“My husband encourages our kids to take what he calls ‘safe risks.’ What do you think about doing that?”
	“Recently I was accused of being a ‘helicopter mom.’ Give me some help because I think the title might be accurate.”
	“My 8-year-old daughter is overweight. "How can I get her to go on a diet?”
	“Our daughter is 16 years old and I believe she should get an after-school job. She does well in her classes and isn’t involved in extra-curricular activities. Money earned could be spent on items she wants and we can’t afford. My husband disagrees. What is your advice?“
	“My husband says I’m spoiling our son because I comfort him when he cries after my husband has set a firm boundary. Am I?”
	“We are having a difficult time with our teenager. He does not respect our rules. What can we do?”
	"My daughter is choosing to be friends with girls who are not even nice to her. What can I do to help the situation?"
	“My daughter is in the fifth grade. Most of the little girls in her class were invited to a birthday party and she wasn’t. Should I talk to the hostess of the party?”
	“I told my 13-year-old daughter not to cook if I wasn’t home. The other night I went to bed early and she decided to make bacon and eggs. When I scolded her she said she didn’t break the rule. What are your thoughts?”
	“I am a recovering alcoholic and have not taken a drink for the last 5 years. My older kids have not had the opportunity to live in my home since I made this positive change. Is there anything I can do to reconcile with them and build trust?"
	“My teenager wants to go to a New Year’s Eve party. What questions should I be asking before I make my decision?”
	“My parents obviously favor one of our children. With Christmas right around the corner, how can I discourage them from buying more for this child than the other one?”
	"We are seriously considering adopting a special needs child and our extended family is not being supportive. How would you recommend we handle their negative attitude?"
	“I was a pretty pitiful mom for my girls when they were young and now I’ve changed my ways. How can I convince my 11 and 13 year olds that I’m truly different?”
	"My daughter said something very rude to an adult recently. I'm not sure I handled it well. Any advice in case it ever happens again?"
	"I've just started a new job and when I leave my toddler at the sitter she screams and cries. What can I do to help this situation?"
	My 9-year-old son has been sharing a bedroom with his 7-year-old sister. The only other option is for him to share a room with his 3-year old brother. Would you recommend putting the boys together?
	“My 5-year-old strong-willed son has completely taken control. He is disrespectful and disobedient. What can I do?”
	“My brothers and sisters want to get together with all of our kids for a week this fall. Several of my siblings have chosen destructive lifestyles and I don’t want our kids exposed. What do you think?”
	“Lately our son and daughter-in-law make plans with us and then at the last minute they change the plans. It just really hurts. How should we address this?"
	“Our 5-year old strong-willed son is constantly defiant...talking back...stomping his feet...throwing a fit if he doesn't get his way. Why does he do these things?"
	“Our son and daughter-in-law are asking us to provide childcare for their 2 kids so they can save money. Do we have to do this?"
	“My 9 year –old daughter is very emotional. I wonder if she might be so strong-willed. Is that a possibility?"
	“My daughter exaggerates, especially when she’s in trouble. What are some strategies to correct this?"
	"Recently my eight year old daughter's behavior has changed radically. Some days she refuses to get dressed. She only wants to stay home. I'm not sure what to do especially as school approaches. Please help."
	“I have two children, ages 12 and 8, and they fight all the time. I would appreciate any advice.”
	“My daughter was frustrated at school last year, feeling misunderstood by her teacher who saw her as antagonistic. What can I do as the new school year approaches?”
	"My 4 year old son acts up more in public than he does at home. How should I handle his public disobedience?"
	"My 7 year old daughter has an issue with wearing shoes. She's in a summer activity this month where shoes are required and yesterday she threw a fit. What can I do?"
	“My son’s little league coach is very volatile. At the last game he charged on to the diamond and pushed an umpire. My son wants to quit. Do you think we should make him finish the season?”
	"Recently my 4-year-old son has been telling me I've hurt his feelings when I correct him. How should I respond?"
	"Our 19 year old son has made many poor choices including moving out on his own. He's moving home soon as a self-declared "changed man" and we wondered if we should force him to make restitution for what he's done wrong."
	“My 5-year-old son doesn’t seem to have any friends. How can I help him?”
	“My husband and our adult son and daughter-in-law are engaged in a serious misunderstanding. I feel as though I’m trapped in the middle. Your advice?"
	"When i give my 3-year old a choice about what to wear or what to eat, she constantly changes her mind. Do you think it's important for me to let her choose?"
	“My son wants me to buy energy drinks for him during his summer sports season. What’s your recommendation?”
	"Do you have any suggestions for choosing movies that are fit for my kids?"
	“Last night we ate out and my daughter didn’t behave well. It was really embarrassing. What can we do to make sure that doesn’t happen again?”
	“My 7 year old son isn’t very resilient? How can I help him bounce back when things go wrong?”
	"If you could name only one attribute of a successful parent, what would it be?"
	"I just became a mother-in-law and I want to do it right! What do I need to know?"
	"I have 3 kids, help my husband part-time in his business, and am involved in ministry. I am exhausted! Any ideas that can help me?"
	"I'm not certain that my 11 year old son understands that his teasing upsets his older sister. Could that be the case?"
	“Our sons are two and four years old. I don’t want sibling rivalry to become an issue. Any tips?”
	"Is it worth it to invest in "teach your baby to read programs"?
	"As a dad, I work hard to maintain a good relationship with my teenage daughter. I'm beginning to wonder if it has been to the expense of my marriage. Is that possible?"
	“We have a blended family and are wondering about the best way to handle discipline problems.”
	"I don't know if my daughter is strong-willed or not. Can you give a description of a strong-willed child?"
	“We have 2 biological children and an adopted child. My parents favor our biological kids, buying them gifts and not including our other child. What can we do?”
	“My son and daughter-in-law need help with their parenting. I’m hesitant to offer it. What do you think?”
	“My husband is a strong disciplinarian and I am not. I feel he’s wrong and he thinks I am. Who’s got it right?”
	“Our 23-year-old daughter is making one poor decision after another. Should we force her into counseling?”
	“My husband grew up in an abusive home. I understand, but I need help disciplining our son. How can I encourage my husband?”
	“More often than not, my child is able to charm me into ignoring poor behavior and I fail to discipline her. Help!”
	"Another child came over to my home to play and used very inappropriate language. How do I correct them?
	"How do I help my child be on time?"
	“I’ve heard you talk about a child’s currency. What do you mean by that term?”
	"My child is extremely disorganized. Is this a bad thing? How do I help him work on this?"
	"Of all the intangible gifts you received as you were growing up, what do you feel was the most valuable?"
	"How can we help our child deal with a cutback in gifts this year?"
	"How can we help our child enjoy reading?"
	"Our child is very fearful. How can we help him deal with his fears?"
	“It will soon be time to Christmas shop. How can I help my kids understand that we'll be cutting back on gifts this year?”
	My child acts up when I discipline him. How do I settle him down?
	My 3 year old is constantly needing attention and may be jealous of my younger child. Help!
	My child has inappropriate things on his iPod. How do I talk to him about this without him rebelling?
	My child constantly asks "Why?." How do I deal with this in a positive way?
	How do I get my child to answer questions politely?
	Are there any tips for potty training?
	Should kids eat with their fingers?
	Is it possible to give my kid too many choices?
	My 4 year old acts up in public, but not at home. How can I control him?
	Good Manners: Saying Please & Thank You
	"My daughter graduated from high school in the spring. She spent most of her gift money foolishly and now I'm concerned about the choices she might make in college."
	How To Fix A Mama's Boy
	"Our 7-year-old daughter forgets our instructions very easily. She immediately asks for our forgiveness when that happens. Is there a way we can help her remember?"
	My husband got a new job. We want to be together as a family, but is it good to keep moving the kids?
	My Child's Throwing Tantrums When It's Time To Get Dressed. What Do I Do?
	Should I use chores as a punishment?
	Smart Media Choices For Teens
	My Neighbor Has Her Child Explain Her Own Punishment To Me. Awkward. What Can I Do?
	My Child Argues About EVERYTHING!
	How to Get Your Child to Sleep in their own bed
	My Child Favors One Parent Over The Other
	Saying Sorry and Meaning It
	How do I keep my child from becoming arrogant?
	My Child is Being Bullied
	Disciplining Your Child is a Must
	Breaking the News About a Parent No Longer in the Picture
	Misbehaving After a Loss in The Family
	How to Encourage Good Behavior
	Don't Short Change Your Kids
	Too Old to Whine
	How to Deal With a Temper Tantrum
	How to Get Your Children to Stay in Bed
	My Two Year Old Is Out Of Control
	Dealing With a Strong Willed Child
	How to Compromise With Your Spouse
	My Child Doesn't Appreciate Presents
	My Childrens' Fighting Drives Me Nuts
	My Children Don't Apreciate Me
	My Toddler is Shy
	My Teenager Makes Bad Choices
	Too Much T.V. Watching
	Making Time for Yourself
	Should Your Kids Hear You Argue?
	Discipling Your Kids as Parents and not just Mom or Dad
	Missing Your Children When They're at College
	Don't Let Your Child Manipulate You
	Too Much Texting
	Getting Your Kids to Wear Coats Without Nagging Them
	Keeping Your Kids Inside the Grocery Cart
	When Kids Act Out to Get Attention
	How to Determine if your Child Should Stay Home One More Year
	Keeping Your 5 Year Old from Wandering Off
	How to Control Your Child in Public
	Self Control
	Keeping a Clean Room
	How to Keep Talented Kids Motivated
	Setting Limits for Your 1st Grader
	Setting Up Consequences for Your Kids
	Helping Older Siblings Adjust to New Baby
	Teaching a Strong-Willed Child
	Keeping Up Communication
	Giving Your Children an Allowance
	2-Year-Old Responsibility
	Trusting Your Children
	Dealing with Your Child's Criticism
	How to Discipline a Strong-Willed Child
	Responding to Consequences
	Controlling Your Emotions w/ a Strong-Willed Child
	Disciplining a Strong-Willed Child
	Strong Willed Versus Defiant Children
	Encouraging Your Children
	Helping Children Cope With Disappointments
	Can Good Come From Video Games

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