A mother who struggles to part with her children's toys seeks advice on overcoming emotional attachment and decluttering effectively. Hey...

A 12-year-old daughter's journal entries reveal complex feelings about her sexuality, family dynamics, and aggressive thoughts. Hey MJ,...

A parent seeks strategies to ignite a love of reading in their 8-year-old son, who currently prefers video games and YouTube. Hey MJ, I'm...

A parent seeks guidance on addressing a disturbing incident at their community school: A child's offensive drawing raises serious...

An overwhelmed parent seeks advice for balancing the demands of raising a teen, two toddlers, an infant, and pursuing business ventures...

Reconnecting with his estranged son brings old wounds to the surface, challenging this dad's ability to fully trust and forgive. Hey MJ,...

A teacher's is torn between ambition and loyalty. Hey MJ, I'm in a bit of a professional and ethical quandary and could use some outside...

Confronted with his young daughter's exposure to the N-word in school, this dad is grappling with how to explain its significance in an...

A concerned parent seeks advice, questioning the validity of the observations of her son's teacher. Hey MJ, I'm dealing with a situation...

This mother is contemplating the right time for a training bra, seeking advice on how to handle her 7-year-old daughter's developing...

As a white mother of an adopted black daughter, this reader is navigating the complexities of hair and cultural identity. Hey MJ, I'm...

This reader has stepped into a new role and is seeking advice on navigating the challenges of being a "step-in" parent to a preteen who...

A reader struggles with a legacy of parental gossip, seeking advice on healing from a childhood overshadowed by a lack of trust and...

A white, Jewish, autistic mother of a mixed child is navigating the challenges of finding belonging and confronting racism. Hey MJ, I'm...

A parent seeks help for their 4-year-old's anger issues: "How can I guide her through intense emotions and teach respect?" Hey MJ, I'm...

Racial profiling hits home. A son's traumatic experience while simply retrieving groceries from a neighbor's house leaves his parents...

A grandchild's struggle with peers over something as simple as spaghetti highlights the challenges of adolescent relationships. Hey MJ,...

This parent is tackling the world of dating, seeking practical and thoughtful advice for teens and young adults stepping into their...

Confronted with the challenge of addressing racial slurs used in their stepchildren's other home, this parent is seeking guidance on...

Caught in a whirlwind of false accusations and school issues, this parent is grappling with how to handle their son's manipulative...

Discovering her sons are facing bullies at school, this mother is wrestling with a mix of fury and helplessness. Hey MJ, I'm reaching out...

Facing a crossroads as her 18-year-old daughter reveals her pregnancy, this reader seeks guidance in this uncharted journey. Hey MJ, I'm...

In this installment of “Hey, MJ,” one of our readers is dealing with serious guilt. What would you do? 🤔 Hey MJ, At 16, I dated a boy...

A parent seeks advice on representing Santa in a multicultural family with adopted and fostered children of different ethnicities. Hey...