"The other moms and dads seem to be in a different life stage, with more established careers, bigger homes and conversations ...

The key is balance. You do not need to give your friends a play by play, but it can help avoid confusion later if you mention ...

DEAR WISER AND WONDERING: Yes, it’s appropriate -- when done with care. A parent’s loving honesty, shared gently and ...

Dear Annie: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She ...

I reached out to someone I know who occasionally visits her, hoping they could give me a better sense of how she’s really ...

I call her several times a week, but lately, I’ve grown more concerned. I reached out to someone I know who occasionally ...

I'll be starting college this fall, and while I'm excited to grow academically, I'm also looking forward to making new ...

Dear Heavy Heart: Your concerns are valid, and your instincts as a mother are spot-on. At 8 years old, kids should be playing sports because they enjoy them -- not because they’re afraid of ...

I’ve been married to a wonderful man for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve grown to love his son as my own. My ...

My sister lives across the country and recently lost her husband. She doesn't have much of a support system nearby, and she's ...