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latestApril 01, 2020

Unsupportive Coworkers

Dear Ilana and Jess: My coworkers have been less than understanding when it comes to balancing the new normal with my work schedule. All of my work is done remotely and I’m having difficulty managing ... more

March 25, 2020

Working from Home

Dear Ilana and Jess: How can I make the most of working from home? I’m finding it very difficult. - Michael... more

March 18, 2020

Quarantine Activities

Dear Ilana and Jess: Like many people, I’m now working from home with my two kids. They’re 8 and 10. How can we maintain our sanity while social distancing? - Jacobia... more

March 11, 2020

Speaking to Kids about Coronavirus

Dear Ilana and Jess: My kids have a lot of questions about the coronavirus and I don’t know how to go about this. Any words of wisdom? - Mindy... more

March 04, 2020

Super Sweet 16

Dear Ilana and Jess: My daughter, Larissa, wants a super sweet 16 and expectations are high. There’re limits to what my husband and I can afford, but we don’t want to disappoint our daughter. How do w... more

February 26, 2020

Tantrums and Twos

Dear Ilana and Jess: My daughter is newly two-years-old and we’ve entered the tantrum phase. Plus, every time I tell her to stop doing something, like throwing her toys, she ignores me. How do I get h... more

February 19, 2020

Little Liars

Dear Ilana and Jess: I’m worried that my preteen kids have started fibbing. Fortunately, both of my children are good and don’t break the rules so much as they bend them. Still, I need honesty. How do... more

February 12, 2020

Dating Post-Grad

Dear Ilana and Jess: I’m 23-years–old and enjoying postgraduate life. My internship turned into a successful job and things are going well. Now, I just want to find someone to settle down with. Any da... more

February 05, 2020

Competition and Cattiness

Dear Ilana and Jess: My daughter, Myra, is 15. Her friends have started getting very competitive with her and I think she’s taking the bait. How can I get her to opt out of cattiness and competition? ... more

January 29, 2020

Travel Anxiety

Dear Ilana and Jess: My daughter struggles with travel anxiety and has a big trip overseas coming up. How can I help her actually enjoy her time away? - Merida... more

January 22, 2020

Dealing with Disrespect

Dear Ilana and Jess: My eight-year-old daughter, Sheila, has developed a serious attitude. When I ask her to do something, she ignores me or tells me she’ll do it later. How do I get her to respect me... more

January 15, 2020

Birthday Envy

Dear Ilana and Jess: My two daughters are 3.5 years apart. One is eight, the other is eleven. Every year, birthdays are a problem. When it’s one daughter’s turn, the other becomes snippy and annoyed. ... more

January 08, 2020

Dip in My Teen’s Self-Esteem

Dear Ilana and Jess: My teenage daughter has such a brutal time with self-esteem, specifically in terms of her looks. I don’t know how to help her. Advice? — Rudy... more

January 01, 2020

New Year, Same Family

Dear Ilana and Jess: The new year always starts with big ideas and resolutions, but my family can never seem to follow through. One of our goals as a family is to reduce conflict in the new year, but ... more

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