Ask Someone Else's Mom by Susan Writer

Ask Someone Else's Mom in Advice October 27, 2020

Halloween Party Plans Miff Dad

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My son announced he was invited to a Halloween party, which he fully intends to attend. I told him he is nuts for taking such a big chance, especially since I know the guy ... continue

Ask Someone Else's Mom in Advice October 23, 2020

The Trials of a Shared Driveway

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: We knew going into our new home in an older neighborhood that we shared a driveway with our next-door neighbors. They recently had their half redone in concrete, which we c... continue

Ask Someone Else's Mom in Advice October 22, 2020

Parents of Newly Out Man Try Too Hard

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: When I came out last year, it actually seemed to genuinely surprise my dad and stepmother, although my mother told me she’d figured it out years ago. All my parents have be... continue

Ask Someone Else's Mom in Advice October 20, 2020

Grandfather Tires of Picking Up After Grandkids

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I always get to be the grumpy grandpa, but it drives me nuts that my oldest grandkids never pick up after themselves when they visit. They are 10 and 13, and that seems ple... continue