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Can I Save Study Time Next Year by Reading Faster? Aug. 22, 2022
DR. WALLACE: Is it true that if I could read faster, I could study less? I'm 17 and I have a friend ... Read More
Are My Grades Good Enough? Jun. 21, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I just finished my sophomore year of high school, and so far, I have a "B" average. Doe... Read More
I'm Concerned About My Perfectionism May. 25, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 years old and can't seem to put an end to my perfectionism. When working on scho... Read More
I Love Having Pretty Nails! Apr. 08, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 years old, and it seems like every girl in my school gets their nails done at a ... Read More
My Procrastination Finally Caught up With Me Apr. 07, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a major procrastinator, and it's starting to affect my life in terrible ways. I hav... Read More
My Brother Needs Help Jul. 22, 2021
DR WALLACE: My younger brother is in the sixth grade, and he struggles with his studies and his home... Read More
I Would Love to Take Some Leftovers! Jul. 19, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I was invited over to my friend's home for dinner, and I must say it was really good! W... Read More
Yes on School Choice -- But It Requires Parental Involvement Jul. 08, 2021
Question my sanity, but I'm considering running in this election to recall California's Democratic G... Read More
It's So Nice Out -- Stay Inside! Jul. 01, 2021
Hundreds of thousands of people are weighing in on the factors keeping kids — and especially t... Read More
An Eloquent Take on a Previous Letter Apr. 17, 2020
DR. WALLACE: You have given past advice to a 19-year-old girl whose fiance gave her the "ultimatum" ... Read More
Punk Rock Is Not Part of a 'Con' Feb. 12, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My daughter listens to punk rock music when she studies. She is an A and B student, but... Read More
Sad Story Mirrors Personal Experience Aug. 31, 2019
DR. WALLACE: Although I'm no longer a teenager now that I'm in my early 20s, I still read your colum... Read More
Wise Parents Guide in a Positive Manner Jul. 17, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I am a solid B student. I participate in school government and I'm a starter on my gir... Read More
Teacher Versus Parent Jul. 14, 2018
Dear Annie: I am still fuming over something that happened a month ago. I was contacted by my son's ... Read More
Homework During Holidays and Excessive Gift-Giving Dec. 23, 2016
Dear Family Coach: Every year my daughter's middle school assigns homework and projects during the h... Read More
Birthday-Party Delegating and Morning Homework Oct. 15, 2016
Dear Family Coach: I typically plan my son's birthday parties, but this year I am swamped at work an... Read More
Slob Forgets Homework and a Little Hugger Oct. 14, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My teenage daughter is a slob. She drops her stuff all over the house and "forget... Read More
An Ungrateful Granddaughter and Preschool Homework Oct. 07, 2016
Dear Family Coach: For my granddaughter's birthday I called her, and sent her a nice card and a gene... Read More
The Procrastination King and Family Dinner Sep. 17, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My son is the king of procrastination. He often manages to complete his work at t... Read More
End-of-the-Year Homework Blues and Incessant Questions May. 27, 2016
Dear Family Coach: As the end of the school year approaches, it is next to impossible to get my 10-y... Read More
