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Guilted Into Generosity Jan. 04, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-60s and have been married for 45 years. We had our child... Read More
The Top 10 Worst (and Best) Parenting Moments of 2019 Dec. 26, 2019
It wasn't all bad ... But a lot of it was, so let's start with that: HOPPIN' DOWN THE PAPER TRAIL H... Read More
Happy Almost New Year Dec. 25, 2019
Christmas is a special time in our family. Our daughter, Maggie, loves decorating the tree, and her ... Read More
Who We Are Now Will Be Our Legacy Dec. 19, 2019
We are in the last days of this year, and many of us will spend at least a portion of them in the co... Read More
Expecting Too Much from Newlyweds Dec. 18, 2019
Dear Annie: Recently, I attended a family wedding. For the gift, I knitted an afghan out of very exp... Read More
December 18, 2019 Dec. 18, 2019
Dear Annie: My mother is 95 years old and in OK shape. She has been diagnosed with dementia, and her... Read More
December 17, 2019 Dec. 17, 2019
Dear Annie: I have two teenage children from a previous marriage. For the past 12 years, they have l... Read More
December 13, 2019 Dec. 13, 2019
Dear Annie: My father is in his late 70s and lives next door to my husband and me. Dad is a capable ... Read More
December 11, 2019 Dec. 11, 2019
Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for 10 years, and we have two children. Two years ago, I fou... Read More
Chairman of the Board Dec. 11, 2019
Agreed, the month of May is the usual time for tributes to moms' indispensable role. But mine is an ... Read More
Preventing and Treating Ear Infections Dec. 10, 2019
An all-too-common reason for hauling one's baby to the pediatrician is an ear infection. Almost two-... Read More
December 7, 2019 Dec. 07, 2019
Dear Annie: My brother has been separated from his wife, "Sherrie," for a year. They have three girl... Read More
Teachers Deserve Parents' Patience and Respect Dec. 05, 2019
Dear Annie: I am a teacher in a small town in New England. When I began my job, I thought it was the... Read More
Preserving Memories Dec. 03, 2019
When my oldest son was first born, I told our family I was going to have his photo professionally ta... Read More
Father as Co-Nurturer Nov. 27, 2019
You and I live in interesting times, which, according to ancient Chinese wisdom, equates with being ... Read More
Deciding Where Baby Should Sleep Nov. 26, 2019
I remember when I was expecting my first son, I spent hours and hours setting up his nursery: washin... Read More
Don't Trust Anyone Under (or Over) 30 Nov. 21, 2019
Maybe it was always thus: The older you get, the more trust you develop. That's the most positive sp... Read More
November 18, 2019 Nov. 18, 2019
Dear Annie: My son is 25 years old with a college degree and an excellent job. The sad thing is, he ... Read More
November 15, 2019 Nov. 15, 2019
Dear Annie: I am 41 years old, the youngest of three daughters. I am also the only caretaker for our... Read More
Treating Fever Nov. 12, 2019
In adults and older children, fever can be a friend. When your child is sick, their body temperature... Read More
