Parenting

Shelby Cannot Get Over Her Forced Abortion

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:00:34 GMT

A year ago, when Shelby was 18, she was forced to get an abortion by her father. Years before he insisted she work instead of seeking help for her bulimia, which she eventually overcame on her own. Now dad has run out on the family, and she has frequent dreams/nightmares of saving babies, but she never gets to them in time. She is working and supporting her mom, and needs help coping with her feelings. Do you have words of support?

Emily Thinks Her Abusive Childhood Has Ruined Her Life

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:00:58 GMT

Emily survived a horrific, abusive, unspeakable upbringing, to the point of never being able to have a child of her own. Now in her late 40's, she thinks it's so unfair and she wonders if she has been damaged for life. She wonders if her childhood was just too abusive to overcome and if one day she will have something to smile about. She hopes that one day her life might be good. What do you think? Is there hope?

Worried Mom's 11 Year Old Daughter Has Trichotillomania

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:38 GMT

Worried Mom has an 11 year old daughter who has Trichotillomania, which is getting worse. She's seeing a counselor, but do you know what else she can do for her daughter?

Kim, A Grandmother, Can Enjoy Life

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:18 GMT

Kim is a 54 year old grandmother who doesn't enjoy life. She does everything for her family, yet gets nothing in return. Her daughter gave up her two sons to her ex, and now she's deep into alcohol. For New Years Eve her daughter asked if she could join the family, and Kim said NO, because there was going to be alcohol there. Kim isn't enjoying life at this stage of her life and wants to know how to turn things around. What advice do you have for Kim?

Should A No Makeup School Policy Pertain To My Daughter?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:28 GMT

She doesn't feel confident attending school without a light touch of makeup because she has been bullied in the past by boys teasing her when she isn't wearing makeup.

My Girlfriend's Child Needs Help

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

I was wondering if you might have some advice for my girlfriend. Her 8 year old son has an issue with pooping in his pants.

Has My Son Got an Eating Disorder?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:17:54 GMT

He says he is worried about gaining weight, but he is very thin.

My Daughter is Obsessed About Her Weight

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:40:40 GMT

She talks about how fat she is all the time.