My strict parents are still controlling my life — even when they’re not; Why I’m holding on tight to my adult son, when other parents are letting go; A woman in a restaurant complained about my kids. Here’s how I responded.; A second-chance Christmas with my son;
 
On Parenting
 
 
How do we raise charitable children? A nonprofit founder offers tips for teaching our children to give back.
Scott Harrison shares insight about how his organization inspires children to give back and has tips on what parents can do to raise charitable children.
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My strict parents are still controlling my life — even when they’re not
Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose parents have quite a grip, and another reader who wonders whether her estranged husband's drug problems should preclude him from seeing their young daughter.
 
Why I’m holding on tight to my adult son, when other parents are letting go
I became caregiver, social worker, administrator and counselor, when all I wanted to be was Mum.
 
A woman in a restaurant complained about my kids. Here’s how I responded.
Her back was turned to me, but I knew she must be smirking, pleased by her clever insult. She wanted me to be shamed and stunned.
 
A second-chance Christmas with my son
Everyone was excited about his homecoming, but no one could feel the relief of a child’s return like a mother.
 
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6-year-old shares his love of science through a podcast
Nate Butkus interviews scientists and celebrities on “The Show About Science.”
 
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What to watch with your kids: ‘Jackie,’ ‘Moana’ and more
An intense portrait of a former first lady and a great Disney film with a strong heroine.
 
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