Ask Allison: When my kids whine about small things it drives me mad. I stay calm but I want to scream. Do I lack empathy?

Queston: I have three children and I absolutely love being around them and watching them grow and thrive. I took a step back in my career to spend more time with them and have never regretted it, not for one minute. They are great kids, there is no issue with them. And there isn’t really much of an issue with me either.