When a Grandchild Has Autism Grandparents often use their years of parenting experience in relating to their grandchildren. Sure, they may modify their behavior based ... [Read More] 5/13/2024 | By Annie Tobey
He Lied About Being a Veteran A man sorely regrets that he lied to his family for decades about being a veteran and wants to come ... [Read More] 5/13/2024 | By Amy Dickinson
Ghosted Distant Grandpa While trying to reconnect with his 11-year-old granddaughter, a distant grandpa ends up being ghosted and feels disconnected again. Advice ... [Read More] 4/15/2024 | By Amy Dickinson
Keep Caregiver Guilt from Getting You Down Family and friends who take care of a loved one on a long-term basis often suffer from caregiver guilt. Seniors ... [Read More] 3/11/2024 | By Terri L. Jones
Responding to Well-Meaning Inquiries with Bad News After her father’s long-term neurological disorder, a daughter wonders about responding to well-meaning inquiries with bad news. Are her honest ... [Read More] 2/19/2024 | By Amy Dickinson
Tips to Save Money on a Family Cruise One of the best ways to spend time with the entire family is to choose an activity that everyone can ... [Read More] 2/2/2024 | By Ellen Kennedy
Grandma Dreads the Christmas Visit A sad grandmom dreads the Christmas visit with her daughter and spoiled grandchild. See what Amy Dickinson advises for this ... [Read More] 12/4/2023 | By Amy Dickinson
Including Surviving Family Members at a Reunion A classmate helping organize a 50th reunion wonders about the wisdom of having surviving family members at a reunion – ... [Read More] 11/13/2023 | By Amy Dickinson
Adult Abuse Survivor, Gaslighting Mother An adult abuse survivor has tried talking with her mother about the experience. Decades later, the mother denies the abuse ... [Read More] 11/6/2023 | By Amy Dickinson
Asking Adult Kids To Reciprocate When grown kids become financially successful, should parents ask them to stop taking and start giving? This mother keeps giving ... [Read More] 10/16/2023 | By Amy Dickinson