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'Thus, They Were Spared' Apr. 11, 2021
The physical differences between my son and daughter grew as rapidly as they did. My son has always ... Read More
The Goon Squad Apr. 10, 2021
Growing up is scary. There are so many urban legends to learn, so many new creatures to fear. The bo... Read More
Teen Dating Isn't Really the Best Practice for Adult Relationships Apr. 08, 2021
When our daughter announced in middle school that she had a boyfriend, my husband was really uncomfo... Read More
Married and 3 Kids Later, I Finally 'Get' It, Dad Apr. 06, 2021
"I just want to see the Grand Canyon. When does that happen?" my husband asked. We were car hunting ... Read More
Past Choices Judged in Present Apr. 05, 2021
Dear Annie: I raised my son, who is now 41, as a single mom. I am 75. My son and I have always been ... Read More
In a Tumultuous Year, I'm Most Thankful for My Community Apr. 05, 2021
This year, I am most thankful for community. It's less about a hokie pilgrim story and more about re... Read More
Nearing Rock Bottom Apr. 04, 2021
Dear Readers: I wish you all an enjoyable Easter and Passover. Here's to a spring season filled with... Read More
Be Yourself Mar. 29, 2021
Dear Annie: I have struggled almost all of my married life with never being accepted by my mother-in... Read More
Classic Ann Landers Mar. 28, 2021
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More
Mom Investigated for Being 7 Minutes Late to Pick Up Her Son Mar. 25, 2021
When 10-year-old Braylin Harvey was picked up seven minutes late from his Chicago public school, the... Read More
3 Top Tips for Separation Anxiety Mar. 23, 2021
Around the first birthday, many kids develop separation anxiety. Knowing this is normal probably doe... Read More
Spiders and Kids Mar. 20, 2021
The first time my son threw a temper tantrum, it was because I wouldn't let him touch the black wido... Read More
First Grade, Pandemic Style Mar. 13, 2021
My dearest friend has grandchildren. We are giving her daughter a day off, which is to say, a day to... Read More
Top Tips for Napping on the Go Mar. 09, 2021
During this pandemic, "on the go" has really taken on new meaning, and sometimes, a new sense of nec... Read More
Some People Are Just Mean Mar. 07, 2021
Dear Annie: I had a sister-in-law who treated my family, especially my parents, in a cruel manner. T... Read More
Where Parents Cannot Follow and Children Cannot Lead Feb. 28, 2021
My parents stopped being able to help me with math when I got to algebra in high school. Math had al... Read More
Mars/Pluto Earth Sign Trine Feb. 24, 2021
We are all doing what we need to do to flesh out a given role. The plot is being revealed with each ... Read More
Give Your Kids Flying Lessons Feb. 22, 2021
Kids of elementary school age are becoming aware of the real world around them. They are eager to le... Read More
Motherhood Inside the Pandemic Bubble Feb. 14, 2021
Right after my son was born, a nurse came in to prick his heel for a test. She took his leg and he l... Read More
