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Big Kids Aren't Babysitters Mar. 22, 2025

Dear Annie®

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

Lenore Skenazy

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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®

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

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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®

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

Classic Zig Ziglar

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®

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

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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®

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®

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

Classic Annie's Mailbox

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

'Tween 12 & 20

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

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and very busy with school activities. I'm president of the pep club, secretary o... Read More