Year 2008 Columns

I do it myself! How to deal with young children’s growing independence

Year 2007 Columns

What if you find out your teenager is having sex? An embarrassing moment – and time to talk

A snapshot of grandparenthood ­ what it means to be a grandparent

Grandparents as Mom and Dad – how to cope with raising your grandchildren.

“I don’t want to go to Mass” – What do you say when your child doesn’t want any part of church?

You decided what?! how we allow our children to grow up

Parenting our parents – how to relate to a different generation

I say, “Just do it.” My child says, “No way.” Now what?

Year 2006 Columns

how can I make my children care? teaching sensitivity to others

grieving parenthood – coping with the loss of a baby

“I want that!” how parents can avoid the trap of keeping up with the Joneses

my child is NOT my best friend – how being a parent is different from being a friend

why am I sick? how we help children deal with illness

why don’t you trust me? how do parents respond when children lie?

my kids are embarrassed when I show up at school – should I go anyway?

what’s a kid to do? who makes the decisions about a child’s time?

3 ways to build a parenting consensus when you disagree

Year 2005 Columns

my teen is a vegetarian hold the burgers please

What do I do when my child doesn’t want to go to Mass?

when a child grieves how to explain death to children

“Because I said so!” how to talk to your teen about rules

does forgiving mean forgetting?

mom loves me better! how to deal with sibling rivalry

the transition to parenting a young adult

Year 2004 Columns

parenting: ways to bring your kids back to the Church

parenting: 3 ways to help your child pray in a healthy way

parenting: ways to re-establish family time

do I really have to honor my mother-in-law?

how to teach your kids to respect life

how can parents deal with sex in the media?

3 ways to beat teen stress how your faith can help

how can you tell someone the truth ­ without any hard feelings?

Year 2003 Columns

6 steps to help your family stop fighting over money

where does comfort from grief come from?

3 ways to be humble yet strong with those you love

what to do when your kids scream ‘it’s not fair!’

what would you do if you were falsely accused of a crime?

depression: how do you know? what can you do?

4 top stressors: a parents’ guide to restoring peace with your kids

parents’ guide: how to discipline fairly ­ teaching isn’t torture

Year 2002 Columns

“Where do babies come from?” Explore the Mystery with Your Children

One Family ­ Two Religions 2 Ways to Help Your Family Adjust to Conversion

Ever Say ‘You’re Forgiven’ Without Meaning It?

Ways to bring the positive impact of Mass back home

Ways to see the gifts of those you may have trouble with

ways to encourage family and friends to seek God’s will

the reality of ‘happily ever after’

do you avoid sick or dying people because of how you feel?

3 tips for a spiritual Advent

Year 2001 Columns

Why? Why? Why? Will Our Kids Ever Outgrow that “Why” Stage? Will We?

Dwelling on God’s Holy Mountain

How Deeply Rooted Are Our Differences – It Starts at Birth

Hell on earth can be right in our midst. How can we save a home that is hell to be at?

Our heads know that death brings new life yet our hearts are pierced with grief.

Leftovers Are OK For Food But Not Leisure Time

There Are Friends And Then There Are Soul Friends

What Should You Expect? Middle-aged Children Parenting Parents

During Advent Seek a Legacy of Love in This Year Touched by Tragedy