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Struggling to Rebuild Family After Ugly Divorce Feb. 02, 2023

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Dear Annie: At the end of 2015, I decided to end my marriage of 30 years. My ex made the divorce ver... Read More

The Dunkin' Donuts Case Feb. 02, 2023

Lenore Skenazy

It was Super Bowl Sunday in February 2019. Cynthia Rivers and her husband decided that their kids, 7... Read More

Gifts Go Unappreciated -- Again Feb. 01, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Each year, I send my sister's three adult children gifts. The youngest does not thank me... Read More

Struggling to Support Wife Amid Health Changes Jan. 31, 2023

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Dear Annie: I never thought I would need to reach out for advice regarding my marriage, but here I a... Read More

Career Advice for Young Adults Jan. 30, 2023

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Dear Annie: I found the letter concerning college students who decided on careers too early to be ve... Read More

My Son Is Neglecting Responsibilities as a Father Jan. 29, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Recently, my 25-year-old son, "Bill," decided to no longer be a dad to his 4-year-old so... Read More

Is 'M3GAN' Babysitter-Worthy? Jan. 28, 2023

Georgia Garvey

You're a parent. You're busy. And, if you're anything like me, the last time you paid to see a movie... Read More

Losing the Battle but Winning the War Jan. 27, 2023

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Dear Annie: I am writing in response to "Helpless," the man who moved his family out of state and is... Read More

To Foster a Love of Reading, We Have to Give Children the Freedom of Choice Jan. 27, 2023

Holding Space for Good

It was during my son's kindergarten readiness screening that his teacher discovered his love of read... Read More

Potty-Training Problems Jan. 24, 2023

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Dear Readers: Many of you suggested treatments for "Pooped Out and Sad in the South," which was the ... Read More

Fighting For Family Jan. 23, 2023

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Dear Annie: I am at an impasse. On the one hand, I want to keep fighting for my three-person family ... Read More

Why Your Child's Personality Should Determine How You Parent Jan. 20, 2023

Holding Space for Good

I got a note from my son's teacher saying he was not "meeting classroom expectations." He's in the f... Read More

Letting Kids Play Outside is Not Neglect Jan. 19, 2023

Lenore Skenazy

Each year, the nonprofit I helm, Let Grow, works with local advocacy groups, parents and sometimes e... Read More

'Sucking It Up' Is Not the Answer Jan. 18, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I've read a few letters in your column in which parents wrote about two of their childre... Read More

Son Moves Out With No Explanation Jan. 15, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I'm just heartbroken. My son moved out last year, and he never talked to me about anythi... Read More

I'm Off the Train to Cool Town, and I Love It Jan. 14, 2023

Georgia Garvey

I was at dinner a few weeks ago when the cold hand of approaching death smacked me in the face. The ... Read More

What Happens When Your Phone Seems More Important Than Your Child? Jan. 13, 2023

Holding Space for Good

I listen to audiobooks and podcasts with headphones on while I clean. My son taps me on the shoulder... Read More

Worried About Neighbors' Infant Jan. 12, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: We live across the street from a married couple — man and woman — who have a... Read More

More Stuff for Parents to Buy Jan. 12, 2023

Lenore Skenazy

"Walking Wings" aren't wings. The product is a vest that goes around your baby with long straps on t... Read More

Working Within Jan. 09, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I want to thank you for your response to the man who wrote to you concerning getting clo... Read More