Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Grandma is a Recovering Alcoholic and Wants to Baby-Sit Parenting Oct 1, 2014 Q: My mother-in-law is a recovering alcoholic. Sheโs b... Read More
Do I Have to Baby-Sit My Younger Brothers and Sisters Every Weekend? Parenting Sep 1, 2014 I am 17 and the oldest of five children. My parents treat m... Read More
Should I Allow My Child to Go to This Sleepover? Parenting Jun 1, 2014 Q: My daughter was invited to a sleepover where I donโ... Read More
I Want to Find the Child I Gave Up for Adoption Parenting May 1, 2014 Q: I gave up my daughter for adoption shortly after I gave ... Read More
Does My 4-Year-Old Have to Give Up Her Security Blanket? Parenting Apr 1, 2014 Q: My husband thinks our daughter is too old for her security โblan... Read More
My Husband is Setting a Bad Example. How Do I Get Him to Buckle Up? Parenting Mar 1, 2014 Q: My husband wonโt wear a seat belt. The kids are now questioning ... Read More
I Donโt Want My Kids to Watch Horror Movies When Visiting My Parents! Parenting Jan 1, 2014 Q. Despite my objections, my parents let our young kids watch horro... Read More
I Feel Cheap When My Sister Overspends Parenting Dec 1, 2013 My sister spends too much on Christmas gifts for my kids โ way more... Read More
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights? Parenting Nov 1, 2013 Our son and daughter-in-law recently got divorced. Our son ... Read More
Parents and Sports When the Cheering Goes Overboard! Parenting Oct 1, 2013 My son told me that he would rather I didnโt attend his bas... Read More
Argument or Agreement? Teens and Household Chores Parenting Sep 1, 2013 I am returning to the work force. I have two teens โ ages 1... Read More
Is It Time for the Talk? Parenting Jul 1, 2013 Q. My child recently turned 10 years old. Is that too young... Read More
To Be Confirmed? Who Makes the Decision? Parenting Jun 1, 2013 Q. My son has decided he doesnโt want to be confirmed. Is there som... Read More
Who Should Walk My Daughter Down the Aisle at Her Wedding? Parenting May 1, 2013 Q. My daughter does not have a close relationship with my ex-husban... Read More
Should We Attend a Wedding if Our Children Aren't Invited? Parenting Apr 1, 2013 Q. We were invited to a friendโs wedding and were told on t... Read More
Shouldnโt My Kids Dress Up for Mass? Parenting Mar 1, 2013 Q. My kids fight me about getting dressed up for Mass โ I think the... Read More
My Daughter Likes the Baby Sitter More Than She Likes Me! Parenting Jan 1, 2013 Q. My daughter seems to like the day-care provider better than she ... Read More
I Donโt Know How to Be a Good Godparent Parenting Dec 1, 2012 A. Since my daughter, Shannon, was away on a college internship whe... Read More
Do I Have to Change My Cooking to Vegetarian Because My Kids Are Vegetarian? Parenting Nov 1, 2012 Q. Our kids have decided to become vegetarians, which we think is r... Read More
Helping Your First-Time Voter Make Wise Choices Parenting Oct 1, 2012 Tips to guide your child through his or her first time at the voting booth. Read More
Sheโs 15, Heโs 18 โ Should They Date? Parenting Sep 1, 2012 Q: Our 15-year-old daughter is interested in an 18-year-old... Read More
We Have a Special Needs Child and I Stay Home to Take Care of Him Parenting Jul 1, 2012 Q. We have a special needs child and I stay home to take care of hi... Read More
Should Our Daughter Compete in Beauty Pageants? Parenting Jun 1, 2012 Q.My wife wants our 6-year-old daughter to compete in beaut... Read More
I Am a Widower How Do I Tell My Children I Am in a New Relationship? Parenting May 1, 2012 Q. I am a widower with two young children. I met someone I ... Read More
I Want My Children to Love Their Father Even if I Donโt Parenting Apr 1, 2012 Q. My ex-husband and I had a terrible marriage, which ended... Read More