Because of my interests in the cognitive and emotional lives of nonhuman animals (animals), I was pleased to learn of an essay by Dr. Mirjam Guesgen titled "Animal pain is about communication, not ...

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Without realizing it, you may be treating your parents in a way that is hurting their feelings more than you would expect. As we get older, it can be challenging at times to view our parents in a ...

Dear Annie: Now that my youngest left for college, everyone keeps telling me I’ve “entered my freedom era.” The truth is, I feel anything but free. I miss the chaos of packed lunches, carpool ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to me for most of my life. My best friend of 25 years recently got married to someone she’s only known for a few months ...

Dear Annie: I’m a mother of four, and a few years ago, during a difficult time, my former in-laws generously fostered my two youngest children, now 13 and 9. They’ve remained involved and caring, and ...