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Big Brother Comes to Camp Aug. 15, 2019

Lenore Skenazy

Sleep-away camps around the country have started using facial recognition techniques to identify cam... Read More

August 8, 2019 Aug. 08, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My daughter was recently ordered by the court to have her 5-year-old son visit his biolo... Read More

Girl Killed by Garbage Truck, Coroner Blames Parents Aug. 08, 2019

Lenore Skenazy

Carla Neems, a month shy of turning 7, was scootering home from school when she was hit by a garbage... Read More

Compassion, Not Contempt, for the Dad Who Lost His Twins Aug. 01, 2019

Lenore Skenazy

Juan Rodriguez, a doting upstate New York dad, forgot his 1-year-old twins in the back seat when he ... Read More

Putting on the Pounds Post-Nuptials Jul. 26, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We have no children. My biggest proble... Read More

Why We're Talking About Tom Brady in the Off-Season Jul. 26, 2019

Lenore Skenazy

Fact: We love talking about celebrities. Fact: We love judging parents. Fact: When you put the two t... Read More

Parents Should Trust Teens May. 11, 2018

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 15 and live with my parents. I'm an only child, and my parents watch over me as if ... Read More

Out of the House and a Know-It-All Jul. 23, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 12-year-old son never wants to bring friends to our house. He is at a friend's... Read More

Solo Sports and Family Dinners Jul. 22, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: I grew up playing basketball. It was a wonderful experience to be part of a team.... Read More

After-Camp Blues and iPads at Meals Jul. 16, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My twin girls returned from sleep-away summer camp after a four-week stint. I mis... Read More

A Pesky Neighbor and a Talking-Resistant Daddy Jul. 15, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My 8-year-old daughter's best friend, Emily, lives next door with her grandmother... Read More

Being Nice to an Ex-Friend and Siblings at Sporting Events Jan. 16, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My daughter has been best friends with Jane, a neighbor, since she was born. As t... Read More

A Newly Licensed Teen and an Out-of-the-Loop Working Mom Jan. 15, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My son recently passed his driver's test. I want to get him a car because it will... Read More

Stranger's Window Seat and a Screaming Kid Jan. 09, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: On a recent flight my 4-year-old son blew a gasket when he couldn't sit in the wi... Read More

A Security Blanket and an Aggressive Preschooler Jan. 08, 2016

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My son, who is 11, still sleeps with a security blanket. We thought by now he wou... Read More

Bright Young Teen Needs Friends Nov. 25, 2015

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: I am writing to you to seek advice regarding my 12-year-old daughter who is presently in eighth g... Read More

Son Gives Up Easily Nov. 22, 2015

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My son is 5 years old and expects to be perfect all the time. Whenever an activity, project or ev... Read More

Many Kids Struggle In Teen Years Nov. 11, 2015

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: How can we, as teachers, motivate or encourage our very bright teenage students who think that "g... Read More

College Freshman Likely To Adjust Nov. 08, 2015

Sylvia Rimm on Raising Kids

Q: My very bright son who was a National Merit Scholar is now a freshman in college. I sense anxiety... Read More

Constant Complaining and a Smoking Teen Oct. 10, 2015

The Family Coach

Dear Family Coach: My kids whine and complain about everything. It's nonstop, and I'm losing my mind... Read More