Family

crying mother and daughter sitting on a bed. Photo by Albertshakirov. A concerned grandma wants her daughter, two grandkids, and verbally abusive son-in-law to move in with her. See what “Ask Amy” advises. 
Advice for Life

Grandma Wants to Help Despite Abusive Son-in-Law

Where does a loving parent draw the line in helping a daughter and grandkids?

By Amy Dickinson | November 18, 2022
Soldier sitting and talking on a phone while also looking at a laptop for resources, such as resources are available to help veterans managing IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Image courtesy of Getty Images via Family Features.
Health

Veterans Managing IBD

Battling inflammatory bowel disease, inc. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

By Family Features | November 8, 2022
a young boy concentrating as he is playing learning game. Monkey business Images. An uncle is upset that his nephew toddler chooses not to hug him – and especially that the parents won’t force it. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this installment of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

A Toddler’s Choice to Hug or Not to Hug

‘What’s wrong with parents these days?’

By Amy Dickinson | November 4, 2022
Cover image: Robert W. Norris wrote a moving tribute to his mother: “The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me.”
Books

‘Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me’

Preface from ‘The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise’ by Robert W. Norris

By Robert W. Norris | October 31, 2022
Unmannered young boy. A concerned grandmother is unsure how to teach her grandson some table manners without being an interfering nag. See what advice advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

Unmannered Child, Concerned Grandmother

How can she help him without being an interfering nag?

By Amy Dickinson | October 28, 2022
concerned woman Justlight Dreamstime. A woman with social anxiety wants to welcome new neighbors while discouraging in-person interactions. See what “Ask Amy” advises.
Advice for Life

Social Anxiety and Neighborly Dilemma

Welcoming newcomers without interacting

By Amy Dickinson | October 24, 2022
Aging caregiver
Caregiving

'If Only' Moments

Writer Terri L. Jones looks back on providing care for her mother

By Terri L. Jones | October 18, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter together looking closely outside something outside. Image by Szefei, Dreamstime. Mom plays favorites, so Grandmom plays favorites with the disfavored granddaughter. Do two rights make a wrong? See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Parental Favoritism and Grandparenting

Should Grandmom compensate for her granddaughters’ treatment?

By Amy Dickinson | October 14, 2022
Did you know that chili peppers are good for you? We look at the lore, the research, and at chili peppers for health benefits they provide.
Health

Chili Peppers for Health!

Turning up the heat and health benefits of cuisines around the globe

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | October 10, 2022
couple arguing. Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd, Dreamstime. A retired couple is wrangling over money and marriage – she wants money to do with as she wishes or she is out of the marriage.
Advice for Life

Money and Marriage, Retirement and Control

Retirees wrangle over the true cost of love

By Amy Dickinson | October 7, 2022

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