I love traditions! When our children were small, my husband, Rich, often said I declared an activity a tradition if our family did it once and people were happy. He's not far off. I was raised in a family where traditions were common and are now golden memories. Nothing brings me more joy than ...
Q.Will you answer a question about HPV? My mom took me to the doctor when I was 12, and I had the vaccine. I’m glad. I feel I’m protected from a virus I know is really common. I haven’t had sex yet, and I know I’m not ready. I also know I will eventually. My mom is really open with me, ...
Q.I went to homecoming with my boyfriend and five other couples. My mom was kind enough to lend me her credit card, and I paid for dinner. We agreed to do that beforehand because my mom is a waitress, and she said it’s a real pain when she needs to split the check. Everyone was supposed to ...
Q.I need help telling my parents I’m gay. I’ve come out to my friends. They were all great. I came out to my gram, and she was so wonderful. I was afraid she’d not like it because she’s very active in her church, but she just said, “God loves you, and so do I.” But my parents are ...
Q.Can you help settle an argument between my mother and I? My son is 13. For the last two years, we’ve let him go trick-or-treating in our neighborhood with a group of friends. I trust him. He’s never caused a problem on Halloween night. This year, my mom is living with us because my wife ...
<span class="Drop Cap">Q.</span>I’m between a rock and a hard place. My son’s kindergarten said he needs meds to calm him down. They said he has ADHD. I hate the idea of giving him drugs of any kind. What if he changes? What if he becomes like a zombie? I love ...
