Ever since my son was born, my wife and my mom have not gotten along. How can I help? Support your wife, says our elder, and have a quiet talk…
I’m not an ATM!
I keep paying out for my heroin-addict daughter and I am tired. What can I do? It’s time to stop enabling her, says our elder. You cannot make her choices…
Son sleeps over; I’m left out!
I used to appreciate help with my son, but now I feel that my family just cares about him — not me. Am I overreacting? I bet they’re still interested…
Obsessed with her Xbox love
My daughter met a boy on Xbox who lives in another state, and now she says she can’t live without him. You can’t stop her, says our elder, but perhaps…
Stop co-sleeping with my kids!
A letter writer is concerned about her children’s co-sleeping habits — particularly when it concerns her father-in-law. You’re right to encourage them to sleep independently, says our elder. Why not…
I won’t be a hoarder!
My parents and grandmother had too much stuff, but I want to break the cycle when I move out. How do I get the balance right? Our elder has some…
Should I be mom to my niece?
My sister can’t take care of her baby daughter — should I take her in? Thing is, I’m only 20. It’s a tough decision, says our elder — but you…
That puppy gives him asthma!
My son is so allergic to pets that he needs medication — and his grandparents just bought a puppy! How can he continue to see them? Our elder has a…
My stepdaughter is stealing!
Every time my stepdaughter comes round, my daughter’s toys go missing. Can I bar her from my house? I think you might be overreacting a little, warns our elder. Dear…
Stop telling me to get over it!
I love my daughter… but I can’t stop thinking about the baby I miscarried. Give yourself time to heal, says our elder. Dear EWC I am a 25-year-old woman who…