It used to be cute; now it’s getting creepy. How can I get them out of this phase? You are right to encourage their individuality, says our elder. Just try…
She won’t say what’s wrong
My daughter is very private — it’s just who she is. But she’s acting up at school and she won’t tell me why. How can I get her to open…
I don’t deserve my 7 kids!
Every day I feel like a terrible mother — how can I live with feeling like I don’t deserve them? Stop feeling guilty, says our elder, and start treating yourself…
The turd in the punch bowl
My two sons don’t get along. Should I invite them all for Thanksgiving anyway? Our elder is not convinced this is a good idea. Dear EWC Our older son and…
My daughter is depressed
My daughter has anxiety and depression, but I can’t afford to pay for counseling. Help! Our elder has some practical suggestions — and some reassuring words. Dear EWC I am…
You gotta pay rent, son
My adult son wants to move back home. How much should I be charging him in rent? Our elder shares a couple of his own experiences to shed some light…
Ew! She gave herself head lice!
My daughter did what to herself?! Our elder has some encouraging words for a letter writer whose daughter was curious to see what head lice felt like. Kids will be…
Do I have to have children?
Everyone is telling me to, but I just don’t think I want them. Our happily childfree elder has some words of wisdom for a letter writer who doesn’t want to…
She’s leaving home
My oldest daughter is flying the nest and I’m already in tears about it. Our elder has some strategies for dealing with the empty nest — and technology has a…
Should I get my son a phone?
All his friends have one… Yes, absolutely, says our elder. He’s missing out! Buy him a phone right now, but set some ground rules. Dear EWC My kid really wants…