Our youngest child is a senior in high school and I am looking at a future empty nest with a heavy heart. My wife is the opposite and talking about our retirement years and being kid-free.
Soon “Empty Nest” Has Dad Sad
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Q+A Articles
Beyond Baby Blues: Sister is Worried About Sister
My sister had a baby two months ago and I am concerned she may have postpartum depression.
Teen’s Mood Has Mom Confused
How do you tell the difference between teenage moodiness and depression?
Mom Seeks Alternatives to ADHD Meds
My son is 7 years-old and his teacher recently suggested that he may have ADHD. He is very active and sometimes distracted. I’m very hesitant to ask his doctor about it though because I do not feel like we need to put him on medication, at least not at such a young age.
Divorced Dad Has Disinterested Kids
I am a divorced dad and don’t see my teenage children as much as I would like due to my work requiring significant travel. We’ve grown apart a lot in recent months and now even when we do see each other, I feel like I don’t even know what to say or ask.
Mid-Life Mom Wants to Fight Fatigue
I am a “mid-life” mom to three kids. I work outside the home. I have recently experienced a lot of fatigue in the afternoons. I find myself reaching for sweets or caffeine (or both) to give myself a pick-me-up and get through the rest of the day.
Reconnecting with Friends Divided by Divorce
I divorced my ex almost two years ago. We had quite a few couple friends and initially I was able to maintain being friends with our couple friends but it got harder and I would no longer be invited out because I was single.
Mom Misses Friends
I have trouble making mom friends. I am fairly shy and not comfortable approaching people. I have brought my kids to a lot of Macaroni Kid suggested events but can never work up the nerve to approach other moms.
Special Needs Child Means Marriage Has Special Needs
I am a married mom of a child with significant special needs. My husband and I have been struggling a lot lately because we both work full-time jobs and then spend most of our free time caring for our home and our son.