When Kids Are Distractible or “Hyper”

“Our preschooler’s teacher has been hinting that he might be ‘hyperactive.’ She says it’s hard for him to sit still, he talks a lot without raising his hand, and he’s distracted by any little thing. At home, I have to constantly remind him to do things; he says he...
Building Good Will

Building Good Will

I admit it: things annoy me. Like drivers who don’t signal, or husbands who always get home later than they say they will. I wonder, what in the world were they were thinking?! Sometimes the world seems like it’s run by very stupid people. I don’t...
Giving Emotional Support

Giving Emotional Support

My husband and I are polite and all, but our relationship feels sort of like doing business together rather than being mates. Honestly, I wish he was more supportive somehow, and I’m sure he secretly wishes the same from me. Under the press of everything you...