Dr. Larry Larsen’s thought’s on parenting and family life.

Archive for 'Family'

Grandpa is Coming

Dear Doctor,

My father is alone since my mother died a few years ago. We have asked him to come live with us. We have made a special area in our house just for him. He is the kind of man who can get along with anyone, but we are concerned about our children and how he will deal with them.

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Posted on 20 August '07 by Dr. Larsen , under Family . No Comments .

All in the Family

Dear Doctor,

Our daughter is grown and told us about two years ago that she was a lesbian.

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Posted on 28 September '06 by Dr. Larsen , under Family, Sexuality . No Comments .

When To Stop

Dear Doctor,

My husband has worked the night shift all of our marriage.

Our first son is 14. He likes for me to go into his room at night, talk to him, or listen to what he wants to say.

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Posted on 8 August '06 by Dr. Larsen , under Family . No Comments .

Not Quite The Brady Bunch

Dear Doctor,

My husband’s eight year old daughter came to live with us eight months ago.

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Posted on 8 August '06 by Dr. Larsen , under Family . No Comments .

Boys and Girls

Dear Doctor,

We have a new son, just a baby.

He is our first child. I grew up in a family of girls, my dad the only male in the house. My husband says there is a lot of difference between boys and girls that has nothing to do with their surroundings. I disagree.

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Posted on 8 August '06 by Dr. Larsen , under Family, Toddlers & Youngsters . No Comments .