The Postpartum Visitors of Doom
Amy, We have the sweetest little week-old baby. He’s so wonderful, so perfect. We didn’t think we’d get to have kids because of my health, and a previous miscarriage, yet here he is. We’re beside...
View ArticleGrandparent Guilt Trips
Hi Amalah! I’m so happy I found your column. My baby is 4 months old and ever since she has been born, I’m faced with the same dilemma. Our extended Greek and Italian families are driving us insane! My...
View ArticleThe In-Laws’ Creepy Neighbor
Dear Amalah, I have always loved your advice column, and the time has come where I love some advice for a problem of my own. My In-Laws, who live across the country, have a neighbor we will call Chuck....
View ArticlePlease Don’t Feed My Baby Dog Treats (and more serious concerns)
Hi! Since the beginning of time (the past eight years) I’ve had a decent relationship with my MIL. We agree to disagree. I’m not setting her up to be the big bad wolf, but rather want to state a few...
View ArticleWhen the Abuse Doesn’t Stop…Even After You’ve Left Him
Hi Amy, I would really appreciate your advice about how/whether to support my estranged husband with his mental health without jeopardizing my own. Backstory: my husband was verbally and emotionally...
View ArticleGrandma Has RIGHTS (and Won’t Let You Forget It)
Dear Amy, Straight to the point – my mother-in-law continually mentions that she has grandparent rights over my children. I loved my grandparents and loved visiting them. I want her and my...
View ArticleThe Grabby Grandparents
Hi Amy- While I have never really gotten along with my GMIL (my MIL’s mother) or really my MIL for that matter, things really hit the fan this past weekend with my 3-month-old. For some background,...
View ArticleEmbracing the MIL Silent Treatment
Dear Amy, I’m pregnant with my second child and would like some advice about how to deal with my problematic in-laws when it comes time to give birth. Since the birth of my first child, my MIL has, at...
View ArticleThe Grabby, Grabby Baby (Is This Behavior “Normal”?)
My 1 yr old nephew discovered I have breasts and started grabbing them. He even attempts to go into any low-cut shirts to grab them. He just focuses on them all of a sudden! He raises his arms and the...
View ArticleHow Do You Solve a Problem Like This Nephew?
Hello Amy, I was wondering if you might have a bit of advice for a frustrating situation my fiance and I are in. I have family in the area, and I was raised that family ties are hugely important. After...
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