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Q: Our daughter is about to graduate from high school. We're somewhat concerned that she doesn't seem to be overly enthusiastic about the values we've tried to teach her. This is discouraging to us as... more

Q: I have a lot of bitterness about the way my parents treated me growing up. After all these years, I still struggle with negative feelings; all I remember is their harsh criticism, unloving attitude... more

Q: Most of the time I love being a mom. But sometimes I get discouraged in the middle of all the mess and wonder if anything I do now will really matter when my little ones are all grown up. I need so... more