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Q: I know my 10-year-old daughter is going to be facing tremendous peer pressure as she matures and enters the teen years. How can I help her develop the confidence to resist and stay true to the values we're teaching her?

Jim: Far too many teenagers seem incapable of resisting their friends when it counts. The good news is your children can ...Read more

Q: One of my not-so-distant relatives is an extremely difficult person to be around. "Chris" can spot a flaw from across the room -- and never wastes an opportunity to criticize. I know I shouldn't care what "Chris" thinks, but I do. Help?

Jim: This is something that many of us experience. The closer our relationship with a critical person, the...Read more

Q: I'm not much for resolutions, but I do like to take stock occasionally. I've got a good life -- solid career, married well, good kids, nice home. Still, I don't want to miss anything. What's your best "man-to-man" advice for the next, say, 20 years?

Jim: I think the critical key is to ask yourself: Where do you really find your fulfillment? ...Read more

Q: "Peace on Earth" -- really? There's so much conflict in our world (and nation), I'm beginning to wonder if that's even possible. I want to be kind and sensitive to others while teaching my kids to do the same. But I also find myself cynically wondering if it even matters. What are your thoughts?

Jim: I can understand your reservations, at ...Read more