I've always enjoyed celebrating my kids' birthdays, but as they've gotten older, the way they want to celebrate has changed. While my 7-year-old is still in her Big Party Era, my 13-year-old prefers ...

I offered to send him to rehab, but he refused.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby: My 29-year-old son, “Earl,” has an MBA. He started drinking and doing drugs at the age of 16. Earl is highly intelligent, and he successfully hid his addiction from me. When I realized its ...

I recently realized that every time Earl visits, he buys drugs before he leaves for the airport. He has them in his carry-on ...

Your son is an adult who may have to accept the consequences for taking the risks he has. DEAR ABBY: I just passed my 10th anniversary at the hospital where I am employed. This occasion is normally ...

I used to work with a guy who drove a Range Rover and wore watches that cost more than my first car. His kids were in private school. His wife carried bags I recognized from magazines. Everything ...

Family traditions are supposed to be familiar and comforting, but sometimes they’re wonderfully unexpected. Some families serve meatballs and wine for Santa, wake to a magically decorated Christmas ...

Not every Academy Award nominee will take home a coveted golden statuette this year, but 25 will receive a six-figure ...

DEAR ABBY: I just passed my 10th anniversary at the hospital where I am employed. This occasion is normally celebrated at a ...