Houston Family Magazine
February 2012 "Parents Ask" (see pages 38-39)
Mary Jo discusses how marriage isn't natural so it's another reason to commit.
January 2012 "Parents Ask" (see pages 10-11)
Mary Jo discusses helicopter parenting and how to avoid being one.
December 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses what parents should do if Santa can't afford Christmas.
November 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses how a mom can best understand and help her middle school aged daughter who is acting out.
October 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses keeping your marriage close with small children at home.
September 2011 "Parents Ask" (see pages 10-11)
Mary Jo discusses how to get your marriage back on track when your child is diagnosed with ADD.
August 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 12)
Mary Jo discusses whether beauty pageants are for the toddler or the toddler's parents.
July 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses communicating with your teen why it is important to delay having sex in their relationship.
June 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 11)
Mary Jo discusses putting quality back in the time you spend with your children.
May 2011 "Parents Ask" (see pages 12-13)
Mary Jo discusses Facebook and depression in teenagers.
April 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 12)
Mary Jo discusses monitoring your teen's Youtube activities.
March 2011 "Parents Ask" (see pages 10-11)
Mary Jo discusses what parents can do to help an overweight child.
February 2011 "Parents Ask" (see pages 12-13)
Mary Jo discusses helping your child make friends.
January 2011 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses how to keep your teen safe.
December 2010 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses how to tell your children you have a special person in your life after divorce.
November 2010 "Parents Ask" (see pages 10 and 11)
Mary Jo discusses making the holidays less stressful for teens.
October 2010 "Parents Ask" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses nudity and modesty regarding children.
September 2010 "Parents Ask" (see pages 10 and 11)
Mary Jo advises parents on 15 things every teenager needs to hear before they close their eyes to sleep.
August 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see pages 12 and 13)
Mary Jo discusses teaching your child about drugs and alcohol.
July 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see pages 12 and 13)
Mary Jo discusses summer jobs for kids.
June 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses dads and the importance of celebrating Father's Day.
May 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 12)
Mary Jo discusses preventing teen pregnancy in this issue.
April 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 12)
Mary Jo discusses your child's self-esteem and how you can help improve it.
March 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses talking to your daughter about sex.
February 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 35)
Mary Jo discusses how to deal with your child's academic stress.
January 2010 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 14)
Mary Jo discusses how to deal with peer pressure and bullying at school.
December 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 18)
Mary Jo discusses talking to your daughter about drugs and alcohol.
November 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses talking with young children during tough times.
October 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo explains how to discuss nudity and modesty with your child.
September 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses the HPV vaccine for girls, who is eligble, and why it is so important.
August 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses how to approach a 13 year old son who is in love.
July 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses sex texting and the danger it posseses to teens today.
June 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mothers ask questions about how to deal with pre-teens who want to grow up too fast.
May 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mary Jo discusses how to keep an open line of communication with your daughter.
April 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 10)
Mothers ask questions about how to stay close to their teenage daughters.
March 2009 "Dear Mary Jo" (see page 12)
Mothers ask questions about how to help their child with body image.
Mary Jo questions whether lyrics on the radio may be a danger to impressionable teens.