Lifestyle Columns

Later-in-Life Baby Only Needs Love
Dear Annie®, May. 06, 2026
Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising a surprise baby at a stage in life when we thought our child-rearing years were mostly behind us.

My Child's Success in Sports Shouldn't Be a Threat
Dear Annie®, May. 05, 2026
Dear Annie: I have a friend I have known for years, and our sons have grown up playing lacrosse together. On the surface, we are both supportive sports moms who cheer from the sidelines, pack the snacks and talk about practices, tournaments and college hopes.

Neighbor's Dream Home Is Being Built at My Expense
Dear Annie®, May. 04, 2026
Dear Annie: My husband and I have lived in our modest home for many years in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood where the houses have always felt gracious and in scale with one another.