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cavalier king charles spaniel veronika markova “Our 14-year-old dog stopped coming to us!” "My Pet World" addresses this reader concern plus 3 cats and a dog who pee where they shouldn’t.
Pets and Furry Friends

‘Our Dog Stopped Coming to Us!’

Plus answers to peeing problems from ‘My Pet World’

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 8, 2023
Newly married couple in car. By Mary Katherine Wynn. Although this woman adores her niece, she’s hesitant to attend the destination wedding, due to travel and cost. The niece’s mom has no patience for her hesitation. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson advises in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

She’s Hesitant to Attend the Destination Wedding

But the bride’s mom says she must go

By Amy Dickinson | March 3, 2023
grandmother and granddaughter playing with sticker book. Parents know that they will face the proverbial empty nest when their children leave home, but Laurie Whitman experienced a second empty nest. She shares with Boomer readers her experience after her first granddaughter went to kindergarten.
Family

The Second Empty Nest

A grandmother’s story

By Laurie Whitman | February 28, 2023
Two women on a park bench, both reading a newspaper, with their backs turned to each other. By motortion. A long-time friend has become so bossy about offering unsolicited advice that her friend has been avoiding her. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson advises in this edition of Ask Amy.
Advice for Life

Unsolicited Advice from Bossy Friend

Thirty-five years of friendship are at risk

By Amy Dickinson | February 24, 2023
man with tired eyes, rubbing his eyes, from eyestrain from computer. By Fizkes. Blue light-blocking glasses are said to benefit the eyes by blocking blue light from electronics. Are they really useful or simply hype?
Health

Blue Light-Blocking Glasses: Useful or Hype?

While gaining in popularity, it is wise to consider their value

By Gretchen Kelly, O.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | February 24, 2023
vet brushing dog's teeth. by Oleg Dudko. Pet dental health is an important aspect of a pet's overall health. Dr. Lauren Pastewka offers four ways to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Pets and Furry Friends

4 Ways to Keep Your Pet Smiling

Advice from Dr. Lauren Pastewka in honor of Pet Dental Health Month

By Dr. Lauren Pastewka | February 22, 2023
sad woman, with husband trying to console her, despite the face that her stepchildren are still rude. Photo by Iakov Filimonov
Advice for Life

Stepchildren Are Still Rude After 10 Years

And their father does nothing to help

By Amy Dickinson | February 17, 2023
A worried woman with her head in her hands. The woman feels she's moved on after ending a long, terrible marriage, but now that she’s in love again, she fears dating after divorce.
Advice for Life

Fear of Dating After Divorce

Plus the ‘proper’ people to invite to a baby shower

By Amy Dickinson | February 10, 2023
Family party. Two mothers have communication issues with grown sons: one lied about a family gathering and two ignore her birthday. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Two Mothers’ Communication Issues with Grown Sons

One lied about a family gathering, and two ignore mom’s birthday

By Amy Dickinson | February 3, 2023
troubled father and his adult son on a couch. By Fizkes. A father suspects that one of his sons was the result of his ex-wife’s affair. Now, this dad desires DNA disclosure. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Divorced Dad Desires DNA Disclosure

Is it a good idea to share his suspicions with his grown son?

By Amy Dickinson | January 27, 2023

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