He yells at the kids for small mistakes, plays favorites and benches others for reasons that do not make sense.

Dear Discouraged: You are right to be concerned. When a kid who used to sprint out the door for practice suddenly dreads ...

This Thanksgiving I will be meeting my new boyfriend's family for the first time, and I am already a bundle of nerves. His mom is hosting a big ...

I want to teach him the right lessons about standing up for himself, about respect and about not giving up too easily. But I ...

My son has gone from running out the door with excitement to dragging his feet and saying he does not want to play anymore.

My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens ...

Dear Annie: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works ...

Dear Annie: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works ...

My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new ...

Dear Annie: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works ...

Dear Business and Brushes: Your parents love you and want you to have a stable future. That comes from care, not control. But ...