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My elderly mother has no social life
DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing…
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My husband says I’m selfish for getting pregnant even though we planned this together
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child.…
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Grandmas are setting boundaries for grandkids this holiday
You better not shout, you better not cry — because Marie, an 85-year-old grandmother of seven, doesn’t want to hear…
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Is your child demanding at the holidays? Experts reveal ways parents can handle gift greed
The holidays are stressful enough without worrying about checking off all the items on your child’s endless wish list and…
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My parents raised my daughter and spoiled her rotten — now they want her to come live with me
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was…
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My son’s father won’t commit to a relationship — should I move on?
DEAR ABBY: My son’s father, “Tony,” and I dated for two years before our son was born. We split up…
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Ex-detective warns parents of red flags with popular video game Roblox’s new rule
Parents were rejoicing this week as Roblox, the popular online game marketed to children, announced that they were introducing some big changes…
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Baby name expert reveals her biggest ‘icks’ — from ‘overly-matchy’ monikers to ‘crazy’ spelling
Picking the right baby name isn’t child’s play — and for one consultant there are many monikers that give her…
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3 ways to catch your kids’ sleep up to daylight savings time
Americans can snag an extra hour in bed this weekend as clocks “fall back” for daylight savings time, but parents…
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Street war erupts after neighbor sends stern Halloween note to residents
A street war has erupted between a Halloween faithful and Christmas fans after an anonymous letter told residents to take down “inconsiderate” festive decorations. The…
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