Sheri Wohlfert
is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Parenting
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
When I was young, one of my teachers spoke of attending the 1931 Wh...
Does Our Daughter Really Need Tutoring for a โBโ in Math?
In his Prairie Home Companion radio broadcast, Garrison Keillor wou...
Is 9 Years Old Too Young for Summer Camp?
My daughter really wants to go to summer camp, but she's on...
If We're Paying for the Wedding, Shouldn't We Get to Plan It?
Our daughter is getting married next year, and we offered t...
Can We Have Easter Fun Without the Easter Bunny?
I love the tradition of the Easter Bunny, but donโt 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.
Does My Kindergartner Really Need an iphone?
My son is in kindergarten and several of his friends are getting iP...
My Daughter Just Started College and Her Grades Are Bad
My daughter is in her first semester of college, and her grades hav...
My Daughter Thinks I Play Favorites
I love my children equally, but my daughter thinks I play favorites...
My 14-Year-Old is Telling Lies
Q: I have caught my 14-year-old daughter in several lies lately, so...
Does Summer Vacation Have to Be So Structured?
Q: Itโs summer and my kids are out of school. I remember th...
My Son Has Been Using Prescription Drugs and Painkillers
Q: I just found out that my 15-year-old son, whoโs always been a gr...
Does Prom Have to Be a 24-Hour Party?
Q: Around here, prom seems to have turned into a 24-hour-plus party...
My Sonโs Friend is Left Home Alone Constantly
Q: My sonโs close friend is in a household where the parents are ra...
My Kidsโ Wardrobes Are Driving Me Crazy
Q: My kids are driving me crazy with their wardrobes. My son wants ...
Iโm Afraid My Daughter Has an Eating Disorder
Q: I think my daughter is binge eating and purging. Iโve found empt...
My Kidsโ Stepfather Yells at Them Too Much
Q: My ex-wife married a man who is a much tougher disciplin...
Should I Let My Neighborโs Runaway Daughter Stay With Us?
A: My motherโs warm heart led her to open our home twice in this wa...
Grandma is a Recovering Alcoholic and Wants to Baby-Sit
Q: My mother-in-law is a recovering alcoholic. Sheโs b...
Do I Have to Baby-Sit My Younger Brothers and Sisters Every Weekend?
I am 17 and the oldest of five children. My parents treat m...
Should I Allow My Child to Go to This Sleepover?
Q: My daughter was invited to a sleepover where I donโ...
I Want to Find the Child I Gave Up for Adoption
Q: I gave up my daughter for adoption shortly after I gave ...
Does My 4-Year-Old Have to Give Up Her Security Blanket?
Q: My husband thinks our daughter is too old for her security โblan...
My Husband is Setting a Bad Example. How Do I Get Him to Buckle Up?
Q: My husband wonโt wear a seat belt. The kids are now questioning ...
I Donโt Want My Kids to Watch Horror Movies When Visiting My Parents!
Q. Despite my objections, my parents let our young kids watch horro...