A stranger disciplined my 4-year-old son Conflict Resolution Somebody scolded my 4-year-old son in the grocery store the other day because he... Read More
My brother does nothing but complain about life Conflict Resolution Help your whining family member find a new perspective. Read More
Using foul language in front of my kids is not OK Conflict Resolution How do I address people who use foul language in front of my kids? Foul langu... Read More
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How can I de-stress this Christmas? Conflict Resolution God loves us so much that he decided not just to save us, but to do it by becomi... Read More
How Do I Deal With People Who Don’t Like Me? Conflict Resolution You may not be liked by everyone, but you are loved by someone. Read More
I want to help care for mom, but not every weekend Conflict Resolution Before I begin, I would like to ask you to turn your eyes to your mother. While ... Read More
I Don’t Want to Call My Mother-in-Law “Mom” Conflict Resolution You and your husband are in the process of beginning a new and very important relationship between two different families, and often that involves using new titles. Read More
My aunt is a hoarder Conflict Resolution Hoarding is more than just a mess, it is a mental health disorder. The Mayo Clin... Read More
My brother won’t come to my daughter’s first Communion Conflict Resolution My brother is no longer Catholic, and he’s refusing to come to my daughter’s fir... Read More
What can I do about the unsupervised kids running around my neighborhood? Conflict Resolution There are some little kids who run all over our neighborhood without supervision... Read More
My Roommate Doesn’t Do His Share of the Chores Conflict Resolution In all social group relationships, from international relations to household ones, we need to have implicit and/or explicit rules of coexistence. Read More
Should I Intervene When I Witness Bullying? Conflict Resolution It can be uncomfortable to witness an act of bullying, and it may seem easier as a bystander to ignore that type of behavior. Read More
My brother is boycotting our family dinner again Conflict Resolution The rest of us don’t even understand what it is he’s holding a grudge about, and... Read More
My neighbor took my dog to the pound Conflict Resolution My dog got loose and my neighbor took it to the pound without calling me. Is the... Read More
My neighbor neglects his dog Conflict Resolution Q: My neighbor leaves his dog tied up outside all day — in the hot sun and the f... Read More
We think our nephew stole from us Conflict Resolution Q: At our last family gathering, some of our silver went missing. We are pretty ... Read More
I think my neighbor is dealing drugs Conflict Resolution My next-door neighbor appears to be running a drug operation out of his home. I’... Read More
My neighbor is mentally ill and constantly yelling Conflict Resolution I have a neighbor who is constantly yelling and screaming – although he lives al... Read More
Should I serve wine at dinner when an alcoholic friend is present? Conflict Resolution My friend’s husband just acknowledged his alcoholism. When they come over for di... Read More
Should I go to this funeral? Conflict Resolution Funerals are so uncomfortable. I never know when it’s appropriate to go or what ... Read More
My Neighbor’s Garden Is Taking Over My Yard Conflict Resolution It is best to handle a difficulty or disagreement with a neighbor by confronting the issue when it arises. Read More
It’s time for my aunt to move out of her house but she refuses Conflict Resolution My aunt really shouldn’t be living alone anymore. She can get by with her nieces... Read More
I don’t want a mosque in my neighborhood. Should I protest? Conflict Resolution They are planning to put a mosque in my neighborhood – along with the noisy call... Read More
How Can I Tell My Mom I Don’t Like “Surprise” Visits? Conflict Resolution Regrettably, some parents have difficulty understanding that their adult children have the right to live their own lives and make their own plans. Read More