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An Unlawful Tattoo and an Ungrateful Teen Feb. 03, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 16-year-old daughter came home with a very visible tattoo. I didn't know she w... Read More
More Responses to Kylie Feb. 03, 2017
Today I respond to Kylie. She's the woman who's having second thoughts about divorcing Matt. They'... Read More
Multigenerational Living Part 2: Students Feb. 02, 2017
I just love it when I learn about an experiment that has turned out to be a win-win for everyone inv... Read More
Holding a Sibling Back and Changing Schools Jan. 28, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 8-year-old daughter wants to go to sleep-away camp. My 10-year-old son has no ... Read More
Should She Feel Sorrow and Guilt? Jan. 27, 2017
We recently heard from Kylie, who feels "sorrow and guilt" at the thought of divorcing Matt. They've... Read More
Morning Screen Time and Sick at Bedtime Jan. 27, 2017
Dear Family Coach: Although my 9-year-old daughter wakes hours before school, she still drags her fe... Read More
Multigenerational Living Part 1: Families Jan. 26, 2017
Ever since the 2008 Great Recession, large numbers of young people have chosen (or been forced becau... Read More
Classic Ann Landers Jan. 22, 2017
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More
A Basketball Quitter and Wearing Makeup Jan. 21, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 8-year-old son signed up for youth basketball. At first he really enjoyed it. ... Read More
Bittersweet Tale of Love Jan. 21, 2017
Back in the '80s, Mia and Troy were high school sweethearts. After school, Troy joined the Navy. The... Read More
He Cheats, Drinks and Stays Away, But Still Jan. 20, 2017
There are many responses to a divorce, from relief, to sadness, to anger. Some consider divorce proo... Read More
Meme Streets Jan. 17, 2017
My girlfriend of six years is breaking up with me. My question is: How do I let our friends and my ... Read More
New Year, New Challenges Jan. 09, 2017
DEAR DOUG BY DOUG MAYBERRY RELEASE: MONDAY, JAN. 9, 2017 New Year, New Challenges Q: Every Januar... Read More
Group Dating and Anger Management in Preschool Jan. 07, 2017
Dear Family Coach: My 14-year-old daughter's friend asked her to accompany her on a date. The friend... Read More
Chance Favors the Prepared Mind Jan. 03, 2017
I met Erica Keswin at The New York Times' New Work Summit and was blown away the moment I met her. S... Read More
Is It Settling or Settling Down? Jan. 01, 2017
We're exploring the concept of settling. What is it? When's the time to do it? Never? How does it tu... Read More
My Day was Fine, Thanks Dec. 31, 2016
Dear Annie: My wife's parents are somewhat typical baby boomers. Enjoying the privileges of early re... Read More
Kids Who Hate Reading and Avoiding College Talk Dec. 31, 2016
Dear Family Coach: My wife and I are constantly encouraging our children, who are 7 and 11 years old... Read More
New Birthday Trend Dec. 26, 2016
Q: My birthday is in January, that awkward month immediately following the holiday season. Every yea... Read More
Away for the Holidays Dec. 25, 2016
Dear Annie: Earlier this year, I moved to the East Coast for my first job out of college. My parents... Read More
