Meet a 30-Year Old Who Still Thinks He’s a Kid Photo by James Barr on Unsplash Dear Family Whisperer: I have a problem, I have a son who is 30. Wherever he puts something, it stays there. No thought of putting it where it belongs. In the bathroom it’s the same. When he was in school, […]
The Pandemic Grandparent: Grateful for Streaming — But Also Sad
Streaming, schreaming! I surprised myself by figuring out how to “cast” onto my TV the links my daughter had emailed. Minutes later, I sat in bed, having a cup of soup and watching a performance of Clue, with Grandson #1, Henry, as “Wadsworth,” the all-knowing and very English butler played by Tim Curry in the […]
Dear Family Whisperer: My Puppy Is in Charge!
Dear Family Whisperer: I feel guilty leaving my 15-week-old puppy alone. Everyone tells me to “crate” him. He’s good in his travel carrier and sleeps through the night in his crate in my bedroom. But during the day, I put him in the crate only when I leave the house. When I’m home, I put […]
Dear Family Whisperer: Take a Holiday and Let Your Kids Work
Dear Family Whisperer: Take a Holiday and Let Your Kids Work From Huffington Post Family life would be different if parents saw how capable their kids are. Read more…
Dear Family Whisperer: Our Baby Screams When My Husband Touches Her
Dear Family Whisperer: Our Baby Screams When My Husband Touches Her From Huffington Post We are now at 3 months and it is to the point that she cries at the sight of him. Read more…