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American Kids Are 'Old Enough' for Errands, Too! Apr. 14, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

Two years and nine months. That's the age of the first child we watch going on an errand by himself ... Read More

Too Much to Celebrate Apr. 09, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Mother's Day and Father's Day always present a dilemma for my family, and I was hoping y... Read More

Siblings Split on Mother's Health Care Apr. 08, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My three siblings and I are in a terrible situation right now over our 88-year-old mothe... Read More

My Secret Is Out of the Bag Mar. 14, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm an 18-year-old guy and I live in the greater Los Angeles area. My mother is an actr... Read More

Losing by a Hair Mar. 08, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

I have very short and spiky hair. In order to maintain its shape, I need to get it cut every four we... Read More

I'm Nervous About This Gift for My Mom Mar. 05, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: My parents got divorced about a year and a half ago, and I now live with my mom. I feel... Read More

A Problem of Micro Proportions Mar. 01, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Usually when one of our appliances dies, we get some kind of warning. When the dishwasher went, it s... Read More

My Mom Misses Our Social Time Together Feb. 23, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a young lady of 18 who is a senior in high school. My parents are divorced, and I l... Read More

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Smell Feb. 08, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

It started with a smell. "Do you smell that?" I asked my husband who was working in what seemed to ... Read More

Reacting to Mother's Dementia Jan. 25, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I've noticed that, on different... Read More

My No Makeup Punishment Dec. 17, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 17-year-old girl and recently I got in trouble. My mom's punishment was that I ha... Read More

Mother Is Playing Favorites Nov. 16, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am 73 years old. Many years ago, I was the victim of physical and emotional abuse from... Read More

38-Year-Old Child Oct. 29, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am 38 years old with three kids ages 18, 15 and 13. I just recently moved back home wi... Read More

My Mother Has a Scary Medical Diagnosis Sep. 14, 2021

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I am 19 years old and recently started my sophomore year of college. Last week, my mom ... Read More

Stressed About Mom's Finances Sep. 01, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Our family is like most families — dysfunctional. Our father worked two jobs most ... Read More

Style Imitator Aug. 29, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: After going to college out of state and graduating a few years ago, I moved home with my... Read More

Husband Has a Wandering Eye Aug. 26, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, ... Read More

Boyfriend Won't Step Up Jul. 29, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am a single mother of two teenage girls. After a series of abusive relationships, I ha... Read More

Is Moving Unfair to Our Daughter? Jul. 18, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: We recently moved from our home of 20 years to a neighboring state that is two hours awa... Read More

July 17, 2021 Jul. 17, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am a 40-ish mom to three children ranging in age from 2 to 8. My husband and I have be... Read More