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Frustrated Mom Can't Get Her Son To Bathe
Q: Okay, Frustrated Mom here: My 10-year-old son runs around playing and sweats buckets but will NOT take a shower afterward. What's the thing with boys not understanding the basic need to bathe?!
Jim: I'm chuckling in agreement while advising you to be patient. While it might seem strange (especially to the ladies), many boys almost perceive ...Read more
Groom Hopes To Build Life-Long Relationship
Q: My bride-to-be and I are getting married in a couple of months. We want to have a solid, life-long relationship, so we're asking various people for advice. What's your perspective?
Jim: We all enter marriage wanting a loving relationship that will thrive and endure. So, I commend you for asking how you can actually experience that kind of ...Read more
The Search For A Healthy Work/Life Balance
Q: Between work, parenting, and just life in general, I feel totally swamped most of the time. Trying to take a day off doesn't seem to help. What can I do?
Jim: Some years ago, I crashed my motorcycle and broke my ankle. I hunkered down to recover at home, cancelled trips and tried to enjoy the extra time with family. But one event that I didn...Read more
Respect Is The Foundation For Healthy Relationships
Q: Do you have any advice for a newly married stepmom trying to build connections? My husband's kids aren't warming up to me no matter what I do. Help!
Jim: Let's acknowledge up front: Being a stepmom may be one of the toughest jobs a woman can have. No matter why the previous marriage ended, it often takes children a long time to adjust to ...Read more