July 2012 - Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Jul 1, 2012 I need items for my new home. Can I host a housewarming party? I j... Read More
"I am tired of arguing about politics!" - "Then what do we Talk about?" Marriage Matters Jun 1, 2012 How to talk about politics within marriage Read More
Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed Potato Salad Culture Jun 1, 2012 “If you had faith like a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea.’" 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
My Friend Lied on His Resume I Don’t Want to Recommend Him for a Job Work Life Jun 1, 2012 Q. A friend gave me his resume to pass along to my boss, an... 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
Why Do My Co-Workers Insult Soldiers? Work Life May 1, 2012 Q. My husband is in the Army. I work in an office where man... Read More
"I don't want to call my mother-in-law Mom.' " "My mom loves her - what's the problem?" Marriage Matters May 1, 2012 "I don’t want to call my mother-in-law ‘Mom.’" Michelle says: My m... Read More
Growing in Faith Culture May 1, 2012 Often, I am reminded of the symbolism and meaning that plants and gardens play in Scripture and in our faith. Read More
Sweet Mercy Culture Apr 1, 2012 It was a cold and dreary April day. Easter Sunday had come and gone. Read More
I Want My Children to Love Their Father Even if I Don’t Parenting Apr 1, 2012 Q. My ex-husband and I had a terrible marriage, which ended... Read More
My Coworker's Lunch Stinks! Work Life Apr 1, 2012 Q. My coworker in the next cubicle brings tuna for lunch ev... Read More
"My brother-in-law is having an affair. I want to tell my sister." Marriage Matters Apr 1, 2012 “My brother-in-law is having an affair. I want to tell my sister.” ... 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
I Am Being 'Guilt-Tripped' Into Giving Up My Sick Time Work Life Mar 1, 2012 Q. One of my co-workers is ill and will be off for a while.... Read More
"I want my wife to come to Mass with me." "I am not a Catholic." Marriage Matters Mar 1, 2012 "I want my wife to come to Mass with me." Mike says: I recently ca... 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
Will an Office Crush Ruin My Life? Work Life Jan 1, 2012 Q. I have developed a completely inappropriate crush on my ... Read More
"My kids aren't being treated fairly in our marriage." "I made promises about money to my late wife" Marriage Matters Jan 1, 2012 "My kids aren’t being treated fairly in our marriage." Sharon says... Read More
Poletown Pierogies Culture Jan 1, 2012 During my college years, I would work off-campus at a diner or coffeehouse to tackle class projects. 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
Can I Be Penalized for Using a Benefit? Work Life Dec 1, 2011 Q. My boss recently criticized me on my evaluation for taki... Read More
"I don't want my son raised by a stranger." "I love my job." Marriage Matters Dec 1, 2011 "I don't want my son raised by a stranger." Steve says: We always ... Read More