Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Our New Parish Isn't Diverse at All Parenting Jan 1, 2016 We just moved to a new community, which has been a big change for all of us. Read More
Does My Kindergartner Really Need an iphone? Parenting Dec 1, 2015 My son is in kindergarten and several of his friends are getting iP... Read More
My Daughter Just Started College and Her Grades Are Bad Parenting Nov 1, 2015 My daughter is in her first semester of college, and her grades hav... Read More
My Daughter Thinks I Play Favorites Parenting Oct 1, 2015 I love my children equally, but my daughter thinks I play favorites... Read More
My 14-Year-Old is Telling Lies Parenting Sep 1, 2015 Q: I have caught my 14-year-old daughter in several lies lately, so... Read More
Does Summer Vacation Have to Be So Structured? Parenting Jul 1, 2015 Q: It’s summer and my kids are out of school. I remember the laz... Read More
My Son Has Been Using Prescription Drugs and Painkillers Parenting Jun 1, 2015 Q: I just found out that my 15-year-old son, who’s always been a gr... Read More
Does Prom Have to Be a 24-Hour Party? Parenting May 1, 2015 Q: Around here, prom seems to have turned into a 24-hour-plus party... Read More
My Son’s Friend is Left Home Alone Constantly Parenting Apr 1, 2015 Q: My son’s close friend is in a household where the parents are ra... Read More
My Kids’ Wardrobes Are Driving Me Crazy Parenting Mar 1, 2015 Q: My kids are driving me crazy with their wardrobes. My son wants ... Read More
I’m Afraid My Daughter Has an Eating Disorder Parenting Jan 1, 2015 Q: I think my daughter is binge eating and purging. I’ve found empt... Read More
My Kids’ Stepfather Yells at Them Too Much Parenting Dec 1, 2014 Q: My ex-wife married a man who is a much tougher disciplinarian... Read More
Should I Let My Neighbor’s Runaway Daughter Stay With Us? Parenting Nov 1, 2014 A: My mother’s warm heart led her to open our home twice in this wa... Read More
Grandma is a Recovering Alcoholic and Wants to Baby-Sit Parenting Oct 1, 2014 Q: My mother-in-law is a recovering alcoholic. She’s been sober ... Read More
Do I Have to Baby-Sit My Younger Brothers and Sisters Every Weekend? Parenting Sep 1, 2014 I am 17 and the oldest of five children. My parents treat me as ... Read More
Should I Allow My Child to Go to This Sleepover? Parenting Jun 1, 2014 Q: My daughter was invited to a sleepover where I don’t know the... Read More
I Want to Find the Child I Gave Up for Adoption Parenting May 1, 2014 Q: I gave up my daughter for adoption shortly after I gave birth... Read More
Does My 4-Year-Old Have to Give Up Her Security Blanket? Parenting Apr 1, 2014 Q: My husband thinks our daughter is too old for her security “blan... Read More
My Husband is Setting a Bad Example. How Do I Get Him to Buckle Up? Parenting Mar 1, 2014 Q: My husband won’t wear a seat belt. The kids are now questioning ... Read More
I Don’t Want My Kids to Watch Horror Movies When Visiting My Parents! Parenting Jan 1, 2014 Q. Despite my objections, my parents let our young kids watch horro... Read More
I Feel Cheap When My Sister Overspends Parenting Dec 1, 2013 My sister spends too much on Christmas gifts for my kids – way more... Read More
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? Parenting Nov 1, 2013 Our son and daughter-in-law recently got divorced. Our son has n... Read More
Parents and Sports When the Cheering Goes Overboard! Parenting Oct 1, 2013 My son told me that he would rather I didn’t attend his baseball... Read More
Argument or Agreement? Teens and Household Chores Parenting Sep 1, 2013 I am returning to the work force. I have two teens – ages 15 and... Read More
Is It Time for the Talk? Parenting Jul 1, 2013 Q. My child recently turned 10 years old. Is that too young to h... Read More