Relationships
The In-Law Tug of War, Continued
A mother-in-law writes in for advice about a daughter-in-law who plays favorites and keeps her from spending enough time with her grandchild.
Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery Turf Wars: Delivery Room Bullies
A first-time expectant mom needs advice on how to manage her pushy family and in-laws before, during and after labor and delivery.
Your Life
Don’t Call Me Grandma
My mother has announced that she will never let her (hypothetical, for now) grandchildren call her anything grandmother-related. Should I be worried?
Pregnancy
Pregnant & Abroad
I’m pregnant and live overseas, but want to come home for my third trimester and the birth…with or without my husband.
Baby
Baby & The Bride
Will having a baby in the bridal party steal a bride’s thunder on her wedding day? Handling the no kids policy at weddings and not wanting a baby flower girl.
Pregnancy
The Gender-Neutral Clothing War
A pregnant mom is very angry with her family’s gender-stereotyping issues, and it is causing her stress especially in how it will affect her baby shower. But, we think the issues could be bigger than that….
Relationships
My Two Grandmas
A grandmother is being asked by her daughter to forgo “Grandma” for an alternative name to be called by her grandkids. She needs some advice.
Pregnancy
No-Show Baby Shower Blues
Only three people came to my baby shower and I’m having a really hard time dealing with the disappointment. How can I make myself get over this?
Baby
Can You ‘Steal’ a Middle Name?
Are middle names just as fraught with drama and territorial hurt feelings as first names?
Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery Room Turf Wars, Part Two
My mom really, really wants to be in the room when I deliver. I really, really don’t. How can I tell her without hurting her feelings?
Your Life
The Mother-In-Law From Under the Sea
Another day, another horrible sea-monster of a mother-in-law. How to handle a difficult mother-in-law and preventing bad repercussions on your marriage.
Relationships
Mother-in-Law as the Nanny: The Real Costs of “Free” Childcare
My mother-in-law will be caring for my baby daily when my maternity leave ends. How do I set-up appropriate boundaries and manage that tricky relationship?
Relationships
Dealing With the (Homeless) In-Laws
A young family’s house has been invaded by homeless in-laws who seem to have no motivation to leave and it’s disrupting her family’s life. The mother turns to Amalah for advice on how to manage this sticky situation with her husband and in-laws.
Relationships
Kids & Pets & Family Dog Drama
Concern about keeping young kids safe around a family dog has led to lots of family drama that could have been avoided. Can family peace be restored?
Relationships
Motherzilla of the Bride
What to do when your mom cares more about your big day than you do.
Baby
The Colic Outcasts
My newborn has colic and now my family is hanging out without me! Are postpartum hormones just making me oversensitive? Please help.
Pregnancy
Spreading the News
She’s pregnant and wants to tell the world; he wants to wait. Who wins?
Parenting
In Mother-in-Law We Trust
Should we let his mother buy us life insurance…even if she’s demanding control of the benefits?
Pregnancy
Baby Name Turf Wars: Dream Names & Pregnancy Loss
This mom needs advice on whether she should consider the future use of a “dream” baby name that is also the name of her sister-in-law’s lost baby.
Pregnancy
Dealing with Pushy, Touchy Grandparents-to-Be
An expectant mom needs help on how to set boundaries and expectations with her beloved (but over enthusiastic) in-laws.