Q: How do I handle my sixth-grader’s obsession with apps on her iPad? We haven’t given her a phone yet, but most of her friends have one. The app she uses the most is Musical.ly. I’m concerned, even though she and her friends seem to be creating innocent videos. My biggest worry is her ...
Q.I met a guy at the PONY games, and he’s my boyfriend now. I miss him a lot, and I really want to see him again. Everyone at school, except my good friends, are saying stuff like, “How are you guys even dating?” It makes me mad. They don’t understand. We’re getting to know each ...
Q.I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s happening in the world. I’m white. Can you help me figure out how to be an ally to my black friends? My social studies teacher says we’re living in interesting times. I don’t think he means that these are good times. I’m going to college next ...
Q.I read your column last week, and it got me thinking. My dad passed away last month – the day after my brother’s 21st birthday. I don’t know what to say to him. Everyone is so worried about him. They were really close, and it’s so close to his birthday. I don’t think he’s handling ...
Q.My son took his life 25 years ago today. The pain changes, but it never leaves. He was 17. September is Suicide Prevention Month. I read your column every week. Will you please publish my thoughts and talk about suicide? Particularly, will you address the things people should not say? I ...
Q.I don’t know how to handle this. My best friend is in a two-year relationship with her boyfriend (let’s call him Mr. X). My boyfriend is friends with Mr. X. Mr. X confided in my boyfriend this weekend and told him he had sex with an ex while on a college visit. His ex just called to tell ...
