Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: I am the youngest of five siblings. We lost my dad almost a year ago. My parents were married for 60 years, and my mom is lost without my dad.

My mom has been independent for a long time, but she's in her 90s, and her mobility and memory problems are showing that it's time she went somewhere with 24/7 care. I would be happy to take her in, ...

Dear Annie: My youngest just left for college, and the quiet in this house feels deafening. For more than 20 years, my whole world revolved around being a mom. My days were built around carpools, ...

A foster mother was supporting three girls off of her savings while searching for a med tech job, but when her SNAP benefits lapsed earlier this month, she had to spend most of her money on food.