A parent often mocks and yells at their young children, and a witnessing family member worries this is abuse that's harming the kids.

A couple gave their child a combined last name. His parents disapprove and refuse to include the wife's last name when they address mail to the child.

A husband is letting his spouse decide whether they have another child, and the spouse is concerned about the implications of that.

Carolyn Hax readers give advice to a couple who can't agree on where to live.

A husband is upset that his spouse is closer to their grown sons than he is, but he also won't make as much of an effort.

She became a stay-at-home mom, and he stopped doing any housework and parenting because "that's what stay-at-home mothers do, all the house and kid stuff."

Mother-in-law barely visited pre-covid and refuses to video call now, but still complains loudly on social media about missing her toddler grandchild.

Neighboring families have sons who play together sometimes, but one of the families is less responsive to invitations--and the other is feeling rejected.

Son will sometimes choose screen time over playing outside with a friend. Is it time to set limits on screens?

Daughter’s first serious boyfriend dotes on her but is "awful" to you. Speak up, or just be grateful she's happy?