Sheri Wohlfert
is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Parenting Journey
Help children grow in the virtue of honesty
Doing the right thing can be tough, but God is there to help
More tips for raising kids who are great humans
As we discussed in our last column, parenting can be tricky work, but we all have the same goal: to raise kids who are great humans and faithful disciples of Jesus.
Raising kids who are great and great to others
I remember that moment when the doctor laid my firstborn son in my arms.
Teach them to win and lose gracefully
Whether it’s a game of Candyland, soccer or an Academic Quiz Bowl, our children need to know how to win and lose gracefully.
Help your children discover God’s plan for them
As parents, we want our children to lead the holy, happy and prosperous lives God has planned for them, so here are some ways to help your children discover that plan.
Nurture sibling relationships
Great sibling relationships need to be nurtured, and teaching siblings about love, loyalty and lifelong friendship is important work.
Help your children be ‘sibling strong’
Great sibling relationships need to be nurtured, and teaching siblings about love, loyalty and lifelong friendship is important work.
How to help your child forgive
4 ways to teach forgiveness for the everyday hurts and wounds.
5 tips for helping your child learn to share
Encourage sharing and empathy, even when you aren't looking
I’m terrified my son is considering harming himself
We want to give our children our emotional and spiritual support
My stepson won’t obey house rules
My stepson won't listen to me when I try to enforce house rules – what can I do ...
Point your kids toward heaven
My dad always taught us that if we borrowed something, no matter what it was, we...
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...