Bullying is not an acceptable form of familial communication. Unfortunately, he’s made it clear that he is not interested in ...

I feel like she is just not there with me anymore. She has gotten rid of other friends in the past and complained about other ...

I am on several accounts of hers, I’m her medical power of attorney, etc. I am always there if she needs something, but she ...

I don’t want to cut her off, because I think she genuinely does need help and is experiencing something very challenging.

Dear Eric: Over the years my husband and I have given our son and daughter-in-law many gifts such as kitchen appliances, ...

"Is our son’s acknowledgment of our gifts enough? We feel sad about this situation but hesitate to ask him or her." ...

Dear Grandma: It’s worth considering your son’s acknowledgement as a blanket thanks from the whole family. Sure, the right thing for your daughter-in-law (and the kids) to do, is to also make sure you ...

Life care planning connects families with a lawyer to address legal issues, as well as an Elder Care Coordinator, normally a ...

She wondered if she and her family could stay at my home during the weekend ... it’s best to put expectations on the table ...

Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...

Dear Eric: I have a one-year-old grandchild and am frustrated that I don’t have the freedom to gift them whatever I choose.

I have no interest in seeing her. She’ll call or text my husband asking if anything is wrong and he responds that I’m busy or I’ll call her back. The texts are becoming more frequent. How do I explain ...