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Big Kids Aren't Babysitters Mar. 22, 2025
Dear Annie: My family lives in a close-knit neighborhood. I'm good friends with two women in particu... Read More
I Don't Want to Be a Nanny All Summer Jun. 24, 2022
DR. WALLACE: School is now out, and my mom just told me I have to watch my younger sister all summer... Read More
I Wanted To Become an Entrepreneur, but I'm Now Thinking of Sitting Instead Mar. 19, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a girl who just turned 15, and I've been racking my brain trying to come up with a ... Read More
It Shouldn't Be a Crime to Let Your Teen Babysit Feb. 10, 2022
When COVID-19 suddenly shut down her children's day care in May of 2020 and Melissa Henderson had to... Read More
Do I Look Worse Without My Glasses? Aug. 24, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I have to wear glasses to be able to see properly, and I've had to wear them ever since... Read More
October 31, 2020 Oct. 31, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband's parents are wonderful people in their late 70s, but I am concerned that the... Read More
Controlling Husband Limits Family Time Sep. 27, 2020
Dear Annie: Once a year, I spend a weekend over at my son's house to babysit my grandkids. They alwa... Read More
August 21, 2020 Aug. 21, 2020
Dear Annie: I am a 29-year-old married woman with a 14-month-old son. My husband and I live one hour... Read More
Tired of Being Tired Mar. 18, 2020
Dear Annie: My live-in girlfriend and I, both 58 years old, have a dilemma. Several times a month, w... Read More
Dad's Promise Has Shifted Feb. 25, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My father promised to quit smoking if I made the honor roll at my high school. A week b... Read More
Stop, Look and Listen Feb. 19, 2020
When we started school, our teachers reinforced what our parents had been telling us already, namely... Read More
Seaking Peace Within Feb. 16, 2020
Dear Annie: Our 48-year-old daughter decided four years ago to legally change her name and deny us a... Read More
November 24, 2019 Nov. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: My sister-in-law and I exchange babysitting for our young children. I have three under t... Read More
Help -- Annoying Puppy! Sep. 17, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I know you love pets. I do, too! But my sister's puppy is driving me nuts. It barks whe... Read More
Babysitter Blasts on Social Media Sep. 11, 2019
Dear Annie: I consider myself to be a self-aware social media poster. However, there is a family mem... Read More
Grandma Feels Used Jul. 30, 2019
Dear Annie: I'm a grandmother to five children. My son Brian and his wife, Amanda, have a 3-year-old... Read More
OK for Teen to Miss a Family Vacation? Jul. 30, 2019
DR. WALLACE: My parents are planning a long weekend vacation in late August. It's a four-day trip ab... Read More
Lay Off the 3-Year-Old's Facebook Pics Jun. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: I am the thrilled stepgrandmother of a wonderful grandson, age 3. I've had the privilege... Read More
A Hard Lesson Learned May. 24, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I babysit for a single mother. I'm very conscientious and considered an excellent 16-ye... Read More
Mom Is Relying on You Too Much Dec. 10, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and very busy with school activities. I'm president of the pep club, secretary o... Read More
