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…
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…
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…
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…