Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
I Feel Cheap When My Sister Overspends Parenting Dec 1, 2013 My sister spends too much on Christmas gifts for my kids β way more... Read More
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? Parenting Nov 1, 2013 Our son and daughter-in-law recently got divorced. Our son ... Read More
Parents and Sports When the Cheering Goes Overboard! Parenting Oct 1, 2013 My son told me that he would rather I didnβt attend his bas... Read More
Argument or Agreement? Teens and Household Chores Parenting Sep 1, 2013 I am returning to the work force. I have two teens β ages 1... Read More
Is It Time for the Talk? Parenting Jul 1, 2013 Q. My child recently turned 10 years old. Is that too young... Read More
To Be Confirmed? Who Makes the Decision? Parenting Jun 1, 2013 Q. My son has decided he doesnβt want to be confirmed. Is there som... Read More
Who Should Walk My Daughter Down the Aisle at Her Wedding? Parenting May 1, 2013 Q. My daughter does not have a close relationship with my ex-husban... Read More
Should We Attend a Wedding if Our Children Aren't Invited? Parenting Apr 1, 2013 Q. We were invited to a friendβs wedding and were told on t... Read More
Shouldnβt My Kids Dress Up for Mass? Parenting Mar 1, 2013 Q. My kids fight me about getting dressed up for Mass β I think the... Read More
My Daughter Likes the Baby Sitter More Than She Likes Me! Parenting Jan 1, 2013 Q. My daughter seems to like the day-care provider better than she ... Read More
I Donβt Know How to Be a Good Godparent Parenting Dec 1, 2012 A. Since my daughter, Shannon, was away on a college internship whe... Read More
Do I Have to Change My Cooking to Vegetarian Because My Kids Are Vegetarian? Parenting Nov 1, 2012 Q. Our kids have decided to become vegetarians, which we think is r... Read More
Helping Your First-Time Voter Make Wise Choices Parenting Oct 1, 2012 Tips to guide your child through his or her first time at the voting booth. Read More
Sheβs 15, Heβs 18 β Should They Date? Parenting Sep 1, 2012 Q: Our 15-year-old daughter is interested in an 18-year-old... Read More
We Have a Special Needs Child and I Stay Home to Take Care of Him Parenting Jul 1, 2012 Q. We have a special needs child and I stay home to take care of hi... Read More
Should Our Daughter Compete in Beauty Pageants? Parenting Jun 1, 2012 Q.My wife wants our 6-year-old daughter to compete in beaut... Read More
I Am a Widower How Do I Tell My Children I Am in a New Relationship? Parenting May 1, 2012 Q. I am a widower with two young children. I met someone I ... Read More
I Want My Children to Love Their Father Even if I Donβt Parenting Apr 1, 2012 Q. My ex-husband and I had a terrible marriage, which ended... Read More
My Mother is Interfering With My Baby-Sitting Rules Parenting Mar 1, 2012 My mother was visiting while I was babysitting my nephew. W... Read More
What Defines Immodest Clothing for Teens? Parenting Jan 1, 2012 When they were sixth-graders, I took my daughter, Shannon, and one ... Read More
This Bullying Has to Stop. What Do We Do? Parenting Dec 1, 2011 Q. My fourth-grade son has become really clingy and has bee... Read More
The Disaster Zone My Teen Calls Home Parenting Oct 1, 2011 Q. My daughter is a slob. Her room is beyond messy; I would... Read More
Survivor's Guilt After a Fatal Accident Parenting Sep 1, 2011 Q. My son and one of his friends were in a horrible car acc... Read More
Am I a Bad Parent if I Don't Go to Every One of My Son's Soccer Games? Parenting Jul 1, 2011 My son is on two soccer teams β one in the rec department a... Read More
Is a Gift for Good Behavior Reward or Bribery? Parenting Jun 1, 2011 Q. I sometimes give my children a gift for good behavior β ... Read More