Parenting

Tracie's Son Has Psychological Problems

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 27 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Tracie is very concerned about her 20 year old son. He began abusing drugs as a senior in high school, and now he is emaciated and has a constant blank stare. His doctor has not been able to find a psychiatrist who is still taking patients and her son has lost his university scholarship. Now she isn't sure how to proceed. Do you have suggestions for her?

Salimah Needs Help For Her Depressed 17 Year Old Daughter

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Salimah's 17 year old daughter is going through severe depression. They tried a medication and a counselor, but she's still depressed. She used to be a very bright student, but now she doesn't care. She doesn't understand why; there's no reason her daughter should be depressed. Do you have something to offer this concerned mom?

Cristy Worries Her Daughter Will Become Bipolar Like Her

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Both Cristy and her husband are bipolar. She has suffered from delusions and manic spending sprees and is on disability. She and her husband have had their problems, but she worries that her 5 year old daughter might develop bipolar disorder, too. What do you think? Does having bipolar parents increase a child's chances of being bipolar?

Arlene's Daughter Keeps Pushing Her Away

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Arlene has a 22 year old daughter. They've always had a strained relationship and she believes it because she spoiled her as a child. Now as an adult she does whatever, whenever, whoever.

Sheela's Mom Has Become Angry Since Her Dad Died

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Sheela, 20, misses the way her mom used to act, but ever since last year when her dad died, her mom has become very angry. She'll start shouting for no reason whatsoever and is just plain mean. She asks how she can get her old mom back.

R's Mother Has Become So Angry!

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

R's 64 year old mom has always been nice and easy going. One day while in the car line to pick up her granddaughter from school, a teacher pointed her out and motioned to pull up to let traffic flow by. Her mom was furious she was the one targeted!

Should 'Hurt Girlfriend' Stay Or Go?

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

"Hurt Girlfriend", 30, has been with her 32 year old boyfriend for six years. He shuts himself from others, would rather masturbate than have sex and is unsympathetic to any problem she may have.

Victoria's Daughter Doesn't Provide Stability For Her Child

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Victoria has recently divorced and moved in with her daughter and granddaughter. Her daughter acts bipolar and leaves periodically to take trips with men she met online. Often she's either on her computer for hours or sleeping all day. There's no structure or routine, and her granddaughter doesn't know why mom has no rules.

Gloria's Son Was Suspended From School

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Gloria has a 12 year old son who used to be an A student at a private school. Due to the economy a couple of years ago the family lost their business, then their home when it went into foreclosure and eventually they had to move him into public school. Now he's making Cs and Ds and has anger problems.

Sophia's "Straight A" Son Went To Live With Dad; Now He's A Dropout

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Sophia's son was a straight A student and received a scholarship for college. He moved across the country to live with his dad, however, and started getting into trouble. Now his dad has kicked him out of the house, he's no longer in school, doesn't work, rides a bike and is lucky if he gets a weekly bath.

Jennifer's Daughter Is Out Of Control

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Jennifer's 16 year old daughter is refusing to do homework, and is dressing like a street walker, smoking and drinking. She even created a facebook page and posted half naked pictures of herself.

Sandra And The Case Of The Missing Panties

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Sandra is not sure what to do. She has been happily married for six years to a wonderful man, even though she has caught him lying and cheating in the past. For the past several months, her teenage daughters' panties have gone missing, forcing her to buy more, which also went missing. Her husband "found" them, in a zip lock bag under a couch cushion.

Stacey Doesn't Know What To Do With Her Boyfriend's Mother

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Stacey and her boyfriend have been together almost three years and lived together for 18 months. His mother has never cut the cord, and she's tired of her coming to visit and disrespecting HER home. Her boyfriend is caught in the middle, and the last time she visited they all ended up fighting.

Sarah Loves Her Daughter, But Will No Longer Tolerate Her Behavior

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Sarah divorced her husband 10 years ago. She and her husband had the two girls 50/50. When her oldest daughter turned 16 she chose to live with dad. She treated her the way her dad treated her, too, yelling, swearing and throwing objects at her.

Anita's Granddaughter Is A Pathological Liar

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Ania's daughter was arrested for drunk driving when she had an accident whith her two babies in the car. Now she has custody of her grandchildren, and they're both in extensive therapy. Despite this, the granddaughter is showing signs of following in her mother's footsteps and is already a pathological liar.

"Lost" Is Afraid She's Losing Her 16 Year Old Son

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

"Lost" is 53 and divorced. Her problem lies with her 16 year old son and their relationship. When he comes home from school, he goes straight to his room and doesn't want to see or talk to her. He says she wants to control everything, while she says he shows no respect, and she's afraid she's losing him more and more each day.

Anita's Elderly Father Refuses To Use A Walker

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Anita feels very lucky. Both of her parents are in their 80s and live in their own home. Her dad, however, is now unsteady with his cane but refuses to use a walker. She asks how she can get her dad to accept that he'd be safer using a walker?

Veena's Nephew Is Extorting His Father

Dr. Dale Archer — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Veena is concerned about her 18 year old nephew. They're a middle class family, but for the past two years her nephew was at a prestigious college. He didn't pass last semester and was kicked out, and now he is demanding his father buy him a business and give him money, or he won't come home

Lauren Doesn't Know How To Help Her 13 Year Old Son

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Lauren has a 13 year old son who has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, OCD and Asperger's. He goes to therapy but doesn't take his medication. He doesn't want to go to school -- but when he goes he insists mom drive him (which is hard on her) rather than taking the bus. He sleeps all day, spends all day and night in his room on his computer, has already had an online gay relationship and is withdrawing from the world.

Nan's 25 Year Old Son Is Being Physically Abused

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Nan has a 25 year old son who has been seeing his girlfriend for three years. The problem is that this girl is manipulative and controlling. She has physically attacked him and cheated on him twice -- that they know of -- but probably more. She texts him constantly when they're not together, and he no longer takes calls or emails from his friends.

Tess's Son Is Being Abused By His Girlfriend

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Tess's 21 year old son has been in an on-again-off-again relationship for several years, and she's now pregnant. This girlfriend has hit her son, one time giving him a black eye. She makes him switch cell phones, so she is assured he isn't talking to someone he shouldn't be, even though she has cheated on him several times. The girlfriend has told her that once the baby arrives, Tess will never see it. She wants to know how to help her son realize this is a bad relationship.

Diann's Son Is Ruining Their Family Due To A 15 Year Old Girlfriend

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Diann has an 18 year old son who is dating a 15 year old girl. All he can think about is this girl, and he won't give his family the time of day. When she talks to him, all she sees is the back of his head, as he immediately turns his back. This girl controls everything he does. Mom asks for one day a week as a family, but he picks a fight and runs away to the girl after an hour. The other children are seeing their brother's behavior and starting to act out. She asks for advice on what to do?

Louise's Boyfriend Allows His Daughter And Her Son To Disrespect Them

Dr. Dale Archer — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Louise moved back in with her boyfriend a month ago. The problem is that his daughter and her son are both overcoming their addictions and live with them. They act like they don't want her there, and disrespect both her and her boyfriend. She wants a life with him, but it's all about them!

Should The Bully Cause Kate To Stay Or Change Schools?

Dr. Dale Archer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Kate is an 18 year old in high school who is facing another year of bullying by a boy who reduces her to tears. Her parents are willing to change schools. She asks, should she stay and continue where she is, or enroll in a new school?

Bobby Thinks His Girlfriend's 6 Year Old Son Is Narcissistic

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Bobby's girlfriend has three children, the youngest is a 6 year old boy. He thinks the boy is narcissistic; the girlfriend disagrees. The child has seen a doctor and been put on medication for ADD, but he disagrees with the diagnosis. He thinks the boy is narcissistic and not ADHD and wants to know how to treat this.