Category: Ask Dr. Psych Mom
Help! My Husband is Deployed and I’m Struggling
Reader Military Wife writes, Today I am struggling. I am struggling with being a 19 year old military wife to an amazing soldier and husband and a mother of two beautiful children. Why am I struggling, you ask? Because my husband is gone. Not for too long, he will be back in a month or…
Happy Hump Day! Two Year Old Humping Stuffed Animals, Help!
Mom With Violated Stuffed Animals writes: How do I handle my humping two year old girl ? It has started to happen on our couch during family time with favorite stuffed animals and even larger plastic toys. She is still in diapers. I know this is a normal phase, but do I ignore it/what can…
How to Ease the Transition When Bringing Home a New Little Sibling
Reader Q & A with Dr. Psych Mom: Candice, a reader who is apparently in the same sinking ship as myself, writes: I’m about to give birth to my 3rd child in less than a week. I’m nervous for the transition for my girls. They seem really excited and ready to meet their little sister…
Will Divorce Screw Up My Kids?
Reader Unhappily Married writes: After years of unhappiness in my marriage, including fights, lack of communication, and feeling that my husband does not value me, I am strongly considering divorce. In my mind we have tried everything, including more than one attempt at couples counseling and reading self-help books. My husband tells me this will…