Holding On to Memories: A Parent's Emotional Struggle to Donate Kids' Toys
A mother who struggles to part with her children's toys seeks advice on overcoming emotional attachment and decluttering effectively. Hey...
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MJ Fievre
3 min read
A Father Uncovers His Daughter's Secret Thoughts in Her Journal
A 12-year-old daughter's journal entries reveal complex feelings about her sexuality, family dynamics, and aggressive thoughts. Hey MJ,...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Turn Off the Screen and Open a Book: A Parent's Challenge with a YouTube-Obsessed Child
A parent seeks strategies to ignite a love of reading in their 8-year-old son, who currently prefers video games and YouTube. Hey MJ, I'm...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Racism in the Classroom: A Child's Drawing Sparks Outrage
A parent seeks guidance on addressing a disturbing incident at their community school: A child's offensive drawing raises serious...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Parental Overload: How to Juggle Teens, Toddlers, Babies, and a Business
An overwhelmed parent seeks advice for balancing the demands of raising a teen, two toddlers, an infant, and pursuing business ventures...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Estranged Son Returns: A Father's Battle with Trust and Forgiveness
Reconnecting with his estranged son brings old wounds to the surface, challenging this dad's ability to fully trust and forgive. Hey MJ,...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Caught Between Loyalty and Ambition: The Double Life of a Teacher
A teacher's is torn between ambition and loyalty. Hey MJ, I'm in a bit of a professional and ethical quandary and could use some outside...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Racism Hits Close to Home: A Parent's Struggle with a Child's Innocent Question
Confronted with his young daughter's exposure to the N-word in school, this dad is grappling with how to explain its significance in an...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
"My son's teacher claims he's aggressive based on his look."
A concerned parent seeks advice, questioning the validity of the observations of her son's teacher. Hey MJ, I'm dealing with a situation...
MJ Fievre
2 min read
Too Young for a Training Bra? A Mother's Dilemma with Her 7-Year-Old's Development
This mother is contemplating the right time for a training bra, seeking advice on how to handle her 7-year-old daughter's developing...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
White Mom, Black Daughter: A Journey Through Hair and Heritage
As a white mother of an adopted black daughter, this reader is navigating the complexities of hair and cultural identity. Hey MJ, I'm...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Blending Families: When Your Preteen Doesn't See You as an Authority!
This reader has stepped into a new role and is seeking advice on navigating the challenges of being a "step-in" parent to a preteen who...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
When Parental Gossip Destroys Trust: An Adult's Struggle with Childhood Secrets
A reader struggles with a legacy of parental gossip, seeking advice on healing from a childhood overshadowed by a lack of trust and...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Autistic, Jewish, and Mother to a Mixed Child: A Woman's Search for Community and Understanding
A white, Jewish, autistic mother of a mixed child is navigating the challenges of finding belonging and confronting racism. Hey MJ, I'm...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Tantrums or Trouble? A Parent's Cry for Help with a 4-Year-Old's Anger Issues!
A parent seeks help for their 4-year-old's anger issues: "How can I guide her through intense emotions and teach respect?" Hey MJ, I'm...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
When Getting Groceries Leads to Handcuffs: A Family's Encounter with Racial Injustice
Racial profiling hits home. A son's traumatic experience while simply retrieving groceries from a neighbor's house leaves his parents...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Spaghetti Squabble Turns Friendship Sour: Middle School Drama
A grandchild's struggle with peers over something as simple as spaghetti highlights the challenges of adolescent relationships. Hey MJ,...
MJ Fievre
3 min read
Modern Romance: Guiding Teens Through the Complex World of Dating
This parent is tackling the world of dating, seeking practical and thoughtful advice for teens and young adults stepping into their...
MJ Fievre
4 min read
Racial Slurs in the Home: One Family's Struggle with Hate Speech!
Confronted with the challenge of addressing racial slurs used in their stepchildren's other home, this parent is seeking guidance on...
BABG
4 min read
When Your Own Child Turns Against You: A Parent's Nightmare with CPS
Caught in a whirlwind of false accusations and school issues, this parent is grappling with how to handle their son's manipulative...
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