Family

a dog with headphones and glasses looking at a tablet. By Vitaliy Nazarenko. For article on soothing anxious dogs.
Pets and Furry Friends

Two Methods for Soothing Anxious Dogs

These tried-and-true strategies have kept their pets calm

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 4, 2023
A woman looking concerned. From Monkey Business Images. For article on hurtful sorority sisters 45 years later.
Advice for Life

Hurtful Sorority Sisters Want to Reconnect

But the woman they hurt isn’t so sure

By Amy Dickinson | August 4, 2023
The words Vietnam War, and a flag peeking through torn and bullet-riddled metal armor. For article on family fallout from the Vietnam War.
Advice for Life

Family Fallout from the Vietnam War

Decades later, the brother wants to mend fences

July 28, 2023
Retro image of a burned-out hostess in her kitchen. From Petro Kladyk
Advice for Life

Burned-Out Hostess Wants an Invitation

The road goes both way, woman says

By Amy Dickinson | July 21, 2023
woman deep in thought, from Mark Adams. For article on the benefits of reminiscing
Health

The Benefits of Reminiscing

From joy to grief, recalling the past can nurture your mind and spirit

By Charlie Fletcher | July 19, 2023
family disagreement, from Iakov Filimonov. For Ask Amy article on when grandparents need to back off
Advice for Life

Grandparents Need to Back Off

Their nagging is fruitless and risky

By Amy Dickinson | July 14, 2023
Many looking out of his window and sipping tea. How you begin each day can set the tone for the remainder of your waking hours. Try these 6 tips to start your day strong. Courtesy Getty Images and Buddha Teas
Health

6 Tips to Start Your Day Strong

It's easier than you might think!

By Family Features | July 12, 2023
pensive woman sitting at home, from Viktoria Korobova. Life can throw us curveballs and knock us off track. This successful survivor can reframe the narrative to realize her wins.
Advice for Life

Reframe the Narrative

This successful survivor can benefit from recognizing her accomplishments

By Amy Dickinson | July 7, 2023
A young girl beauty show, by Fashionstock. A grandmom has kept her opinions to herself, but now the parents have gone too far. Should the grandmother speak up? See what Ask Amy says.
Advice for Life

Should the Grandmother Speak Up?

She has kept her opinions to herself, but now the parents have gone too far

By Amy Dickinson | June 30, 2023
senior couple sitting on a bench. What’s the magic formula for post-divorce dating after 50? How can you know if it’s time – or if will ever be time? Experts weigh in.
Family

Post-Divorce Dating After 50

When should you start dating again?

By Rose Kennedy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) | June 26, 2023

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