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Q: I have a co-worker who doesn't carry her share of the load. She's constantly on the phone, scrolling social media or talking with friends, and passing work off on other people. It's frustrating! But I'm afraid if I "tell on her" it would only make me look bad. What should I do?

Jim: I think most of us have experienced something like this at ...Read more

Q: The other day, my seven-year-old son came home crying after watching a kids' movie at a friend's house. He was upset because one of the film's characters was mistreated by other children throughout the movie. Even though it was all fiction, my son was troubled for the rest of the day. Should I be concerned about this level and display of ...Read more

Q: I recently heard a speaker say that we should set goals for our relationships. I understand setting specific objectives for finances, career or health. But I'm not really tracking with how this could improve my marriage. What are your thoughts?

Jim: As my two now-adult sons were growing up, my wife, Jean, and I would often talk to them about...Read more

Q: We have two teenagers (son and daughter). They seem to have difficulty finishing things, like school projects or chores at home. They both say they get overwhelmed. Do you have any advice?

Jim: I like a famous quote that's often attributed to Mark Twain: "The secret to getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is ...Read more