Dear Agony Aunt
Welcome to our parenting advice column! Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and everything in between. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have a growing family, we understand that the ups and downs of raising children can be overwhelming at times.
In this column, we provide a safe space to address your concerns, seek guidance, and share experiences. From managing toddler tantrums to navigating the teen years, we’re here to offer support and advice to help you feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey. So, submit your questions, dilemmas, and stories to sales@tuitionnearme.org or complete this online form, and let’s navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood together.
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Worried Mother: Will my mild autistic son be disadvantaged if placed in special needs school?
Dear Agony Aunt, I hope you can offer me some advice on a delicate matter. I am a mother of a 7-year-old boy who is currently studying in a primary school. Over the years, I have noticed certain behavioral and social traits in my son that lead me to believe that he may be mildly… Read more
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Concerned Mother: Daughter keeps comparing herself to her friends who are using branded goods
Dear Agony Aunt, I hope you are well. I’m reaching out to you because I’m feeling overwhelmed as a mother. My daughter is in primary school, and lately, she has been fixated on comparing her school bags and other belongings with those of her friends. Most of them seem to have branded items that are… Read more
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Overwhelmed Mother: The Neverending Birthday Parties of My Daughter’s Primary School Classmates
Dear Agony Aunt, I am a mother of a primary school daughter, and I am feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure of birthday parties. It seems like every week, one of my daughter’s friends is having a birthday party, and it has become a trend for the girls to compete with each other to organize… Read more
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Concerned Mother: Son is always wearing headphones and playing games
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice regarding my 8-year-old son’s behavior. Lately, I have been finding it extremely difficult to communicate with him. He is always engrossed in playing computer games and constantly wears his headphones, making it challenging for me to even get his attention. I am worried that he… Read more
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Concerned Mother: Daughter watches so many social media videos on TV that we cannot watch news
Dear Agony Aunt, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to you because I am feeling quite overwhelmed and unsure about how to handle a situation with my daughter, who is in primary school. Lately, I’ve noticed that she spends an excessive amount of time watching programs on social media platforms… Read more
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Confused Mother: Son Is Very Embarrassed That I Am Picking Him Up From School
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a matter that has been causing me great concern. My son, who is in primary 5, has suddenly expressed embarrassment about me picking him up from school in my car. For years, it has been our routine for me to collect him after school,… Read more