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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
Babysitting Burden Sep. 13, 2018
Dear Annie: My granddaughter, "Mary," is employed full time, has two daughters, ages 10 and 5, and i... Read More
I Don't Know the Heimlich Maneuver Aug. 25, 2018
DR. WALLACE: You told a girl that for her to be the best possible babysitter, she should take a red ... Read More
Toxic Life, Tragic Death Aug. 04, 2017
Dear Annie: My alcoholic sister, "Laura," failed miserably in raising her son, "Sean," who spent his... Read More
Babysitting Fees Depend On Conditions Aug. 02, 2017
DR. WALLACE: I'm a single mother of a 2-year-old daughter. I have a pretty fair job and can support ... Read More
Small-Town Scandalmonger Sep. 03, 2016
Dear Annie: Five years ago, we moved to a small town. Initially, it was hard to meet people, but the... Read More
