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Navigating Family Dynamics in the Aftermath of a Narcissistic Parent's Death Jun. 23, 2024
Dear Annie: Very late in my life, I realized I was raised and influenced in a narcissistic family. M... Read More
The Government Failed at Fatherhood Jun. 18, 2024
The government spent decades trying to make fathers unnecessary. The failure of that experiment put ... Read More
More Text Talk Jun. 01, 2024
Dear Annie: My girlfriend's father has a knack for calling or texting me at the most inconvenient ti... Read More
Finding Peace by Forgiving Parents May. 31, 2024
Dear Annie: I wanted to write in with a mindset shift that I have had over the past couple of years.... Read More
In Praise of Mothers-in-Law May. 29, 2024
Dear Readers: So many of you were relieved that I printed a positive letter about mothers-in-law. Pl... Read More
Sisterly Snag: A Party Predicament May. 17, 2024
Dear Annie: My sister "Emily" and I were planning a joint celebration for our parents' 40th wedding ... Read More
More Grateful for Mom This Mother's Day May. 10, 2024
Mother's Day this year is extra special because for the first time in over two decades, I am spendin... Read More
We Are Entering a New World of Caregiving May. 09, 2024
Is it fair to ask teenagers to give up sports and parties to care for parents or other older relativ... Read More
Caught in a Complex Connection May. 05, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm sad to say that my mother has been lonely for far too long. Her relationship with my... Read More
Daughter Seeks Support, Not Judgment, from Mother May. 03, 2024
Dear Annie: My mother, who is now 62, has always been a dominant personality, keen on having things ... Read More
Parents Need -- And Have -- The Right To Make Mistakes Apr. 20, 2024
Do parents have the right to make a mistake? That's the question at hand when we talk about medicati... Read More
Stop Whining! Apr. 18, 2024
As the mother of two young world-class whiners, the behavior modification techniques described in th... Read More
Swamped School Secretary Struggles with Overbearing Parents Apr. 12, 2024
Dear Annie: I am a school secretary. Parents often call in with issues regarding their children. Som... Read More
Chores Help Kids in the Long Run Apr. 09, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm 74 years of age, and I rent a room from a lady who has a 15-year-old son. I pay $600... Read More
Navigating a Complicated Relationship With Mom Apr. 04, 2024
Dear Annie: I was abused by my dad as a child, and my relationship with my mother was hell growing u... Read More
Learning It's OK to Lean On Others Mar. 15, 2024
Dear Annie: Please give me your opinion. I am an 84-year-old widow. I have one child, a son, and one... Read More
Family Troubles Leaving Me at a Loss Mar. 14, 2024
Dear Annie: It has recently come to my attention that my middle adult son has molested my adult daug... Read More
Why Are Men in General Taller? Mar. 08, 2024
DR. WALLACE: Why is the average man taller than the average woman? And my friend told me that an ave... Read More
Terrible Twos and Tough Talks Mar. 06, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a son who's going to be 3 in August. He's been going through the "Terrible Twos,"... Read More
Balancing Parenthood's Struggles and Sacrifices Feb. 27, 2024
Dear Annie: Thank you for letting people know the importance of donating pet food to food banks and ... Read More
