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

It becomes loud and messy the more the “kids” drink. The conversations are different, and the baby cries, and it has ...

Dear Wiser and Wondering: Yes, it’s appropriate — when done with care. A parent’s loving honesty, shared gently and respectfully, can plant a seed. You can’t choose for them, but you can give them ...