I’m sorry you are going through this. I agree with PP that you look for Al-Anon meeting in your area as it is the most effective means of helping a spouse or child dealing with an alcoholic member. In the meantime, you might like to check out the book titled The Last Addiction by Sharon A Hersh [http://bit.ly/2aFa8cK]. Take care of yourself and your kids. My prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs!

I have two daughters, too, and my dh is pretty much involved in their lives. I wonder if you have talked to your hubby to find out his reasons for keeping himself that way. Hugs to you and your dds!!!

This is tough and challenging. I wonder if you have heard about an organization called Smart Stepfamilies? They do a great job assisting married or soon-to-be married in discovering how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships. Hang in there!

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I truly understand you concerns. I left my job until my LO was 3 y/o as I believe staying with her at that age was a significant task. I remember an article that reads, “The best social science researcher indicates that young children often suffer negative effects when they are separated from their mothers and placed in day care facilities or many hours each week. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers need their mothers in order to thrive and become emotionally healthy….. Recent studies suggest that kids who spend their majority of their time in day care are often more aggressive and display poorer work habits when they enter school. To make matters worse, doctors have found that many children in day care have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their bloodstreams.” If leaving your job is not an option, I’d suggest that you have a nanny and cut back your working hours for atleast a couple years. Your job is important, and your child’s welfare is important, too. Hope you figure out your best options soon. Praying for your little one’s safe arrival!

It’s natural that your toddler feels a bit put out after the arrival of your new baby. You did a good job asking him to help with the baby. Keep affirming him for his “grown-up” capabilities and point out some of the advantages of being older. You might say something like, “You are such a big boy now! You can go and play your toys. The baby is too little to do that.” As you’re aware, your older child needs to be reassured that he’s special and unique. So let him know that you love him and praise him generously when he’s helpful or kind toward the baby. Hang in there – things will get better soon.

Parenting can be extremely challenging, right? Hitting is pretty common in toddlers, and it's not unusual for your LO to drive you this way. Here's some information in case you find some helpful tips to teach your toddler to obey: http://bit.ly/1o3pyfr.

I’m sorry you are having a difficult time. Have you and your H consider counseling? A third-party person with an expert opinion can be very helpful especially like the situation you are facing. Praying for your family!

I certainly understand your concerns, OP. However, since you have no solid evidence to prove that he’s having an affair, it might be best that you take the help of a marriage counselor. A third-party person with an expert opinion can be very helpful especially like the situation you are facing. Praying for you and your husband!