DEAR ABBY: I suspect my wife had an affair some years ago. She was spending time with this man in a local bar on weekends for quite a while. I recently confronted her with the rumors going around, and she says she did nothing wrong. When she began talking about him with me one day … Read more
Spare the rod and spoil the child? A recent study found that a large swath of Gen Z and millennial parents still use spanking as a form of punishment. Published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health last month, the research revealed that when this demographic of parents was asked whether they had ever spanked … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 26-year-old son, “Caleb.” He’s severely overweight. Let me be clear: I love him regardless of his weight, but I think he binge eats to cope with anxiety and depression. A mutual love of eating was how my son and his late mom bonded. For example, when his favorite … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after our family gathering for Christmas, my brother-in-law sent me a message saying I looked “sexy” in my sweater. I replied, “Thanks.” A year later, at another family gathering, he sent me messages asking about my car, which led to sexual advances. I tried to avoid his advances by being … Read more
Sarah Drew has never forgotten the advice she received from her father, a pastor, that changed her life. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum is starring in the new Lifetime film airing Saturday, “When I Said I Do,” as Ali Corley, a widowed search-and-rescue K-9 handler who rebuilt her life and found love again after losing her … Read more
It is not just parents who want — or need — the diagnoses for their children. Schools do too, and it’s an indictment of a broken system. Ask yourself this: if you had a chance to get your child extra exam time for their SATs, would you do it? The answer for many might be … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
Are you unwittingly creating a monster? An expert has shared three key ways you can reduce the likelihood of your child turning into a narcissist, a term typically applied to someone whose sense of self hinges on being seen as superior, special or entitled. Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali told The Post that while narcissistic tendencies … Read more
For Bernie Sinclaire, coparenting three little kids in the Big Apple is like a dream — mostly because she’s raising tots with another mom instead of an annoying man. The city gal’s “mommune,” a living arrangement in which single mothers split the bills and burdens of bringing up babies, is a “Barbie Dream House”-esque haven … Read more
Gourd news for parents trying to raise healthy eaters! It turns out that the battle to get kids to eat their veggies starts much earlier than you might think — like in the womb — so mothers have a chance to influence tastes long before the “ewwws” and eyerolls begin. New research out of the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s a nice enough person, but he has no personal boundaries. He is intrusive and knocks on my door while I’m working two to three days per week. My work area is close to the door, … Read more
It’s a bitter sip. “Wine mom” culture celebrates alcohol as both a requirement and a reward for the maternal workload, with infinite cheeky memes and products boasting, “The most expensive part of having kids is all the wine you have to drink.” But for some, such lighthearted messages and merchandise — think “mommy juice” wine … Read more
In 1995, 14-year-old Carlie called it a wrap on movies. While other teens lined up to see blockbuster hits like “Clueless” and “Jumanji,” an earlier movie outing to see a fantasy sci-fi flick called “Powder” sent Carlie off the ledge. “It was just so cheesy,” Carlie, 45, a realtor from Carrollton, Virginia, told The Post. … Read more
Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our 14-year-old granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is being encouraged to drink, or more accurately, “chug,” beer out of cans with her stepdad at parties and social gatherings he has been having at their house. Our son, the girl’s biological father, is very … Read more
A single mom has revealed the shocking way scammers threatened to destroy her small business unless she paid up. Gina Tsigaris, owner of Sydney-based removalist company Move it with Gina, said her 11-year reputation was suddenly thrown into jeopardy when her online profile was targeted in an elaborate extortion scam. “It happened so fast. Over … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: While I love visiting my son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, I’m uncomfortable because their home is so untidy. I have offered many times to help with the laundry, dishes, picking up toys and even cleaning. They always say no. They say it’s their home and I’m not there to do chores. They know I … Read more
Dusty had been happily playing at home before a split second of curiosity turned into a devastating nightmare for his parents. The happy 14-month-old Gold Coast boy was being supervised in the studio of his Logan home while his parents worked nearby. “He was just pattering around as he usually does,” mother Katie Robinson told … Read more
Amusement park patrons looking for some animation-themed family fun may be disappointed when heading to Six Flags Magic Mountain this summer. The Valencia, California-based theme park announced that their popular Bugs Bunny World will be closing several rides, as they change that area to Looney Tunes World, slated to debut later this summer. The newly-launched … Read more