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My husband and I are raising our wonderful 2-year-old son. Both of our families live far away. He isn’t close with his family, while I have a somewhat closer relationship with mine, particularly my dad and stepmom. However, they are Trump voters, and my husband doesn’t want our son spending time with them because they […]
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My 37-year-old daughter is getting married for a second time. It’s a church wedding and traditions are in play. Her mother divorced me 36 years ago. I was an active and present dad, and we have a good relationship. I never missed a weekend. I went to her functions, and she vacationed with my new […]
Continue ReadingMy stepdaughter has been a single mother for about five years. She’s 45 and I recognize that it’s tough raising a 10-year-old girl while holding a full-time job and routinely jousting with an uncooperative ex-husband. I try my hardest to take everything into account. At issue is my stepdaughter’s unwavering adherence to this “gentle parenting” […]
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Kim Allen doesn’t like clutter. But when it comes to some of her most sentimental items, she finds it hard to let go. Near the top of the list is a ceramic creature that her daughter made years ago. It has one eye, a lolling tongue and a crop of blue hair. She displays it […]
Continue ReadingMy mother is hypercritical of my brother’s wife, to the point that she blames my sister-in-law for my brother’s “failings” (not getting a better job, not taking better care of his health, etc.). It has gotten worse now that there are grandchildren. My mother constantly criticizes how my sister-in-law is raising the kids, who are […]
Continue ReadingFind Delight Especially in the first few months, find the fun. The early months and years are repetitive and tiring. If that’s what you focus on, you’re not going to get the most out of being a parent. Instead, look for the fun. Example: I was changing my daughter’s diaper around six weeks. I lifted […]
Continue ReadingParenthood does not come with a definitive instruction manual. While there are scores of books, influencers and classes offering guidance on how to raise children, the experts all have their own, sometimes wildly different, methods. Family members or strangers on the internet who may or may not have been asked for their advice are also […]
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When I received a notice from my doctor to schedule my first colonoscopy, I put it off for nearly two years. I didn’t relish the idea of bowel prep, and I was nervous the procedure would hurt. As the months rolled on, my husband pleaded with me to make the appointment. I ignored him, so, […]
Continue ReadingEvery December when Erienne Fawcett was growing up, her rural Minnesota home transformed into a showcase of snowy miniature villages, complete with tiny reindeer and carolers. As a child, the intricate scenes felt like “pure magic.” It wasn’t until she was an adult that she realized her experience was the result of “hours and hours […]
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When her children were toddlers, Sara Walcott lived far away from her parents. But a couple from her church helped fill the gap, watching the children so she could enjoy a few minutes of calm every week. “They became Sunday grandmas,” said Ms. Walcott, 53, who lives in Macon, Ga. After one “grandma” passed away, […]
Continue ReadingIn a TikTok video that has been watched more than 6 million times, Kati Morton, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Santa Monica, Calif., lists signs that she says can be indicative of “eldest daughter syndrome.” Among them: an intense feeling of familial responsibility, people-pleasing tendencies and resentment toward your siblings and parents. On […]
Continue ReadingMaybe it was a beloved aunt who cheered for you at every game, concert or graduation ceremony. Perhaps it was a teacher who sensed when you needed extra emotional support. Or it could have been a friend who gradually became your chosen family. Mother’s Day is around the corner, and The Times is celebrating the […]
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