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Sense & Sensitivity for June 02, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have terrible acne, and my mom promised to take me to the dermatologist, but since it is considered a nonessential medical service, we can't go right now. I have tried all kinds of o... more

February 19, 2019

Parent Questions Why Son Is Wearing Nail Polish

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has started wearing nail polish. He has always been artistic, but this is a new practice. He is 16 years old and quite independent as he comes close to the end of high school. I... more

February 18, 2019

Daughter Sleeps in as Late as Possible on the Weekends

DEAR HARRIETTE: My teenage daughter sleeps whenever she has the chance. On the weekends, she will sleep until 1 p.m. -- or later. I had allowed this because I know how hard she works at her studies, a... more

February 09, 2019

Teen Daughter Doesn't Follow Parent's Rules

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am the parent who is proud that my children follow my directions and make smart choices, at least most of the time. So what I am now seeing is a bit disturbing. In this ice-cold weat... more

January 31, 2019

Teen Daughter Confesses to Vaping E-Cigarettes

DEAR HARRIETTE: My high schooler went to a party this weekend with friends from school. Afterwards, I learned that a number of the kids were vaping e-cigarettes. I have seen ads for e-cigarettes, and ... more

January 25, 2019

Seventh-Grader Wants to Pierce Her Nose

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter, who is in the seventh grade, says she wants to get a nose stud. A couple of her friends at school have gotten their noses pierced, and she wants to do it too. I am complet... more

January 22, 2019

Mother and Daughter Fight Over Makeup Shades

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter is in high school, and she has begun to wear makeup. For the most part, it looks tasteful and appropriate for her age. The other day, she put on a lip color that was way to... more

January 21, 2019

Parent Wants to Keep Teen Daughter Safe From Predators

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just watched the Lifetime series about R&B singer R. Kelly, which alleges he had sex with minors. It was horrible to watch. There were so many stories of young teenagers being abused... more

January 10, 2019

Daughter Shares Secrets; Mom Spills to Friends

DEAR HARRIETTE: My teenage daughter told me something revealing about a couple of her friends at school. We have an excellent rapport, which is why she shared this with me. A week later, I was at a pa... more

December 28, 2018

Parents Want to Provide Champagne to Teens

DEAR HARRIETTE: My family and I were invited to a holiday party with friends from our son’s previous school. The children are in 9th grade, and they will be reuniting at this event with their parents.... more

November 20, 2018

Reader Wants Kids to Steer Clear of Weed

DEAR HARRIETTE: Now that weed is becoming legal across the country, I am having a hard time convincing my teenage children that they shouldn’t smoke it. They shrug off my warnings that it will make th... more

November 12, 2018

Embarrassed Son Skips Tutoring Appointments

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son had a terrible time at school at the beginning of this year, but he seems to be turning a corner. One class remains challenging for him. I organized a tutor, but he’s embarrasse... more

November 10, 2018

Parent Worries Son Wearing Nail Polish Is Gay

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son likes to wear nail polish. He gets creative with it, just like my daughter used to. I am concerned that this could mean that he is gay, even though his behavior doesn’t seem lik... more

November 02, 2018

Kids Should Reconnect With Aging Grandmother

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mother is getting up in age. While she is managing OK, I worry that my children don’t spend enough time with her. We live several hours away, and what with sports and school and suc... more

October 23, 2018

Teenage Son Losing Interest in Voting

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been talking to my 18-year-old son about voting since he was a child. This midterm election will be his first time casting a ballot. I am working to keep him enthusiastic, but i... more

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