A stranger disciplined my 4-year-old son Conflict Resolution May 1, 2017 Somebody scolded my 4-year-old son in the grocery store the other d... Read More
My brother does nothing but complain about life Conflict Resolution Apr 1, 2017 Help your whining family member find a new perspective. Read More
Using foul language in front of my kids is not OK Conflict Resolution Mar 1, 2017 How do I address people who use foul language in front of my kids? ... Read More
I can’t afford the family trip my siblings are planning Conflict Resolution Jan 1, 2017 My siblings want to go in together on a cruise for my parents as a ... Read More
How can I de-stress this Christmas? Conflict Resolution Dec 1, 2016 God loves us so much that he decided not just to save us, but to do... Read More
How Do I Deal With People Who Don’t Like Me? Conflict Resolution Nov 1, 2016 You may not be liked by everyone, but you are loved by someone. Read More
I want to help care for mom, but not every weekend Conflict Resolution Sep 1, 2016 Before I begin, I would like to ask you to turn your eyes to your m... Read More
I Don’t Want to Call My Mother-in-Law “Mom” Conflict Resolution Jul 1, 2016 You and your husband are in the process of beginning a new and very important relationship between two different families, and often that involves using new titles. Read More
My aunt is a hoarder Conflict Resolution Jun 1, 2016 Hoarding is more than just a mess, it is a mental health disorder. ... Read More
My brother won’t come to my daughter’s first Communion Conflict Resolution May 1, 2016 My brother is no longer Catholic, and he’s refusing to come to my d... Read More
What can I do about the unsupervised kids running around my neighborhood? Conflict Resolution Apr 1, 2016 There are some little kids who run all over our neighborhood withou... Read More
My Roommate Doesn’t Do His Share of the Chores Conflict Resolution Mar 1, 2016 In all social group relationships, from international relations to household ones, we need to have implicit and/or explicit rules of coexistence. Read More
Should I Intervene When I Witness Bullying? Conflict Resolution Jan 1, 2016 It can be uncomfortable to witness an act of bullying, and it may seem easier as a bystander to ignore that type of behavior. Read More
My brother is boycotting our family dinner again Conflict Resolution Dec 1, 2015 The rest of us don’t even understand what it is he’s holding a grud... Read More
My neighbor took my dog to the pound Conflict Resolution Oct 1, 2015 My dog got loose and my neighbor took it to the pound without calli... Read More
My neighbor neglects his dog Conflict Resolution Jun 1, 2015 Q: My neighbor leaves his dog tied up outside all day — in the hot ... Read More
We think our nephew stole from us Conflict Resolution Mar 1, 2015 Q: At our last family gathering, some of our silver went missing. W... Read More
I think my neighbor is dealing drugs Conflict Resolution Nov 1, 2014 My next-door neighbor appears to be running a drug operation out of... Read More
My neighbor is mentally ill and constantly yelling Conflict Resolution Oct 1, 2014 I have a neighbor who is constantly yelling and screaming – althoug... Read More
Should I serve wine at dinner when an alcoholic friend is present? Conflict Resolution Sep 1, 2014 My friend’s husband just acknowledged his alcoholism. When they com... Read More
My Neighbor’s Garden Is Taking Over My Yard Conflict Resolution Jul 1, 2014 It is best to handle a difficulty or disagreement with a neighbor by confronting the issue when it arises. Read More
Should I go to this funeral? Conflict Resolution Jul 1, 2014 Funerals are so uncomfortable. I never know when it’s appropriate t... Read More
It’s time for my aunt to move out of her house but she refuses Conflict Resolution Jun 1, 2014 My aunt really shouldn’t be living alone anymore. She can get by wi... Read More
I don’t want a mosque in my neighborhood. Should I protest? Conflict Resolution May 1, 2014 They are planning to put a mosque in my neighborhood – along with t... Read More
How Can I Tell My Mom I Don’t Like “Surprise” Visits? Conflict Resolution Apr 1, 2014 Regrettably, some parents have difficulty understanding that their adult children have the right to live their own lives and make their own plans. Read More