How can I stop my two younger sisters fighting and swearing at each other? Our elder has some suggestions for family harmony. Dear EWC I am an older sibling to…
Addicted to video games
My little brother is so addicted to video games that he can’t even go to the bathroom. You are right to be worried, says our elder. It’s time to get…
Abandoned on the dancefloor
A mother was denied the traditional mother/son dance at her son’s wedding — and it broke her heart. It might be time to let this go, advises our elder. Dear…
No more kids — I’m tired!
What to do when you’ve been raising children for half your life but your husband is desperate for another? Our elder counsels a mother whose heart is breaking. Dear EWC…
I raised my neighbor’s baby
A letter writer cared for her neighbor’s baby for almost a year—but now she’s no longer needed and she misses her desperately. You’ve done something amazing, says our elder; remember…
My son won’t talk to me!
A letter writer is happy in her new marriage but broken hearted at the same time. Our elder has some suggestions on getting her son to talk. Dear EWC It…
Are you sure you’re gay, son?
My son just came out to me and I totally mishandled it. How can I make it right? It’s not too late, says our elder. Start by asking questions and…
Should I send him to boot camp?
What to do when you’re in charge of a child who’s not your own—and behavioral problems abound? While our elder’s impressed with this aunt’s dedication, she needs to proceed with…
Little brother’s a tiny terror
This sibling’s disturbed by his toddler brother’s abuse of the family dogs. Appalling behavior, says our elder, even for a child. She offers suggestions on where to turn when mom…
I think I want kids…
The thought of getting pregnant has her confused, but why? Our elder helps sort out the many emotions of becoming a mom. Dear EWC: I want kids. At least I…