Dear Kerry, My 8-year-old son's teacher says he has ADHD and wants me to get the doctor to give him Ritalin. I am worried that he is getting into trouble at school and may fall behind. It feels terrible that he has something wrong with him. But I'm not sure ...
Dear Kerry,My little one seems to be scared about so many things. Since he turned 4, bedtimes are harder and new situations are too. I worry about whether he is managing all right or if there is more we could do to help him.—BL, Farmington Dear BL,Everybody gets worried sometimes. ...
Dear Kerry,Somehow the end of the day and the runup to the evening in our house is always a hassle. My husband and I get home from work, one of us has picked our kids up from daycare, there's dinner to make, and everyone gets frazzled and short-tempered. Any tips ...
Dear Kerry,My hubby and I are contemplating staying with just two children rather than going for a third. We have the finances and space for three. What are the general differences (if one can speculate) in family dynamics for the children... having one sibling or two? And further division of ...
Dear Kerry,I love my little boy very much, but sometimes he just drives me crazy. He’s only 16 months old, but he’s into everything. When I can’t control him I feel like I’m at the end of my rope. Even when I spank him, he doesn’t seem to learn. I ...
Dear Kerry,When I recently mentioned something I read on a parenting site, my father-in-law got impatient. He said I was “overthinking” and “being a worrywart.” Parenting doesn’t just “come naturally” to me. I find it helpful to get ideas and advice from books and websites, and it’s great to know ...
Dear Readers,On Oct. 4, I wrote about teenagers and how we can understand the importance of sticking with them to help them learn to keep themselves safe. But the apparent conflict is wider than that, since many kids and parents today feel estranged from each other and think that’s how ...
Dear Kerry,My 15-year-old daughter told me her friends have been getting together at another kid’s house after school. With no parents home, I’m worried about what they might get into, but I don’t want to be a helicopter parent. How do I find balance on this stuff as my daughter ...
Dear Kerry,My first grader already came home with tales of the ‘bad kids’ in her class. I’m not sure whether to believe her or tell her to mind her own business. Should I call the teacher or let my daughter work it out for herself?—KB, Saline Dear KB,Many kids of ...
Dear Kerry,When I visited my sister-in-law with my kids this weekend I was shocked to see what brats my nephews were. They whined all the time and then always got their way. What is she thinking of? This can’t be good for those kids!—JR, Detroit Dear JR,It’s hard to see ...
Dear Kerry,This isn’t exactly a parenting question, but maybe it is. I’ve been interested in your take on parenting issues when I have read your column. My fiance and I are 21 years old. We both have jobs and have been engaged for a year. We are committed to each ...
Dear Kerry,My brother and his family are going to join my family at our parents’ house for a week all together. I can already imagine that it may be difficult, since we have very different parenting styles. And my parents have their own expectations. In fact, I’m not even sure ...
Dear Kerry,My friends recently told with great glee about a book called “Go the F--k to Sleep.” I was kind of shocked by their reaction. What is this? What do you think?—SB, Virginia There is a lot of strong feeling, pro and con and everything in between about this book. ...
Dear Readers,As I enjoyed the parade, the sparklers and the hot dogs from the grill last week, I was reflecting on how easily we may neglect to think hard about the meaning of traditions and holidays and then convey the ideas to children. Here are some ideas about the Fourth ...
Dear Kerry,My 7 year old is way too scared of tornadoes and thunderstorms. We live where there are sometimes a few storms, but the recent bad weather in other parts of the country has made him worry more. How can I help him get this in perspective?—JL, Indiana Dear JL,How ...
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