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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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