How to Handle Kid-Hogging Grandparents
Amy, I need advice on how to handle my “competitive” parents. They may also be considered “meddling.” Maybe there’s another type that you didn’t list that may be more appropriate. My parents are...
View ArticleMother-in-Laws, Grief & Boundaries
I would like to preface by saying the MIL is really good with my son. They play well together and he seems happy to see her when she arrives. I love that he loves his grandma and I hope they have a...
View ArticleThe 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....
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Please 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...
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The 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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