At school events, playdates or birthday parties, we’re often the youngest parents in the room -- sometimes by more than a ...

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 Annie: I had my kids in my early 20s, which felt right for me and my husband at the time. We live in New York City, ...

I had my kids in my early 20s, which felt right for me and my husband at the time. We live in New York City, where most ...

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 ...

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

Dear Dealing With a Narcissist: Your son sounds like he’s stuck in a cycle that’s draining him — and you. It’s heartbreaking ...

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 ...

That person never called me back -- but they did call my sister and told her I’d called them. My sister told this third party not to contact me. Now she’s upset with me for “going behind her back,” ...

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 ...

My daughter recently got engaged, and while I want to be happy for her, I have serious concerns about her fiance. He’s moody and dismissive, and I’ve seen him speak to her in ways that feel demeaning.