DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My husband’s friend has convinced him we need to make our 1990s split-level into a smart home. This friend says he knows someone who can get us all set for less than $4000, wh... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: This isn’t the first time someone I know has ended up as a patient. As a physical therapist assistant, the odds are fairly high someone you know will need rehab or other kind ... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My son and his wife sent me information on the land they purchased last month. They hope to build a home on it and already have some money saved to help them achieve that goal... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: One of the reasons I broke up with my old girlfriend was she never wanted to do much besides spend time with family and friends. She is completely wrapped up with those two gr... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Going along with my friend for her idea of the perfect St. Patrick’s Day celebration last year was one of the biggest mistakes of my life! We ended up in this really weird guy... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Although she put up with it much longer than I ever would have done, my daughter finally divorced her cheating husband. I told her she was well rid of him and she agrees.... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Our 11-year-old son started having night terrors a few months ago. His pediatrician gave us some excellent techniques to help him get through them, and most nights we are able... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I have a daughter-in-law who somehow or other is convinced buying the exact same thing at a fancier store means it’s better quality than what you get at Walmart, Target, or Am... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My husband was raised by a very strong-willed grandmother. Not that I’m blaming her entirely, but she was the one who made up his mind for him, and that is why I think he has ... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I sometimes feel guilty that ever since my husband and I retired last year we are honestly so busy we are actually less available to help babysit our four grandkids than we we... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My ex-wife and I did not agree on nearly enough to keep us together. When it comes to our kids, though, we are a solid team and work to instill good qualities and good charact... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: About a month into last semester I hooked up with a guy from one of my classes. My boyfriend from home and I had said we were giving each other the freedom to see other people... more
DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My father’s half-sister is what he’s always called “a piece of work,” just like her mother was. Whenever she visits there are sure to be family fights and more trouble, yellin... more