Sheri Wohlfert
is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Parenting Journey
How can I keep my child safe without being over-protective?
Worry less, pray more when it comes to letting go of your child at any stage
My kids always whine for things at the grocery store
Planning, treats and patience can help you prevent and manage meltdowns at the grocery store
The rules at my ex-husband’s house are different from mine
Prayer and support can help you negotiate different post-divorce parenting styles
How do I make my teenager do chores?
Tips to get teens to pitch in on chores
How do we make a foster child feel at home?
Setting realistic expectations and being aware of your child's feelings can help you and your foster child feel more comfortable
How can I stop my daughter from bullying someone online?
What to do when your child is the bully online
My kids don’t want to go to their father’s house for Christmas
My kids’ dad and I are divorced. They don’t want to go to their father’s house f...
I hear my mother's language when I talk to my kids
I hear my mother’s voice sometimes when I talk. Is there a better way to talk to...
My daughter is really stressed at her first job
A transition into a new phase of life can be disconcerting.
My daughter says she no longer believes in God
After graduation from college, my daughter told me she no longer believes in God...
I can't talk to my mom because she's distracted by her phone
I know you usually answer questions from parents – but I’m a 14-year-old with a ...
My son is home from college and won't go to mass
My son came home for the summer after his first year at college, and announced t...
Should we try shaming for our disobedient son?
Our son is constantly disobeying us. The last straw was this week when he g...
My daughter, a practicing Catholic, is dating a Muslim man
My adult daughter, who's always been a practicing Catholic, is dating a Muslim m...
My 4-year-old is biting kids at preschool
My 4-year-old has been getting in trouble at preschool for biting some of the ot...
Our college graduate needs to leave the nest
An Irish lullaby that I loved singing to my children includes lyrics that reflec...
Our son says 'No' to college, he wants to be a construction worker
One of my best friends decided to work full- time in an audio library for the mu...
I want my younger son to step out of his brother’s shadow
Our children had diverse interests in high school, but the entire family support...
How can I invite my kids back to mass?
One challenging aspect of parenting is realizing that children grow up and forge...
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
When I was young, one of my teachers spoke of attending the 1931 White House Con...
Does our daughter really need tutoring for a ‘B’ in math?
In his Prairie Home Companion radio broadcast, Garrison Keillor would invite lis...
Is 9 years old too young for summer camp?
My daughter really wants to go to summer camp, but she's only 9. Is she old enou...
If we're paying for the wedding, shouldn't we get to plan it?
Our daughter is getting married next year, and we offered to pay for the wedding...
Can we have Easter fun without the Easter Bunny?
I love the tradition of the Easter Bunny, but don’t want to take away from the real meaning of Easter.
Our new parish isn't diverse at all
We just moved to a new community, which has been a big change for all of us.