They often turn to me for advice, and in turn, they teach me how to stay relevant. They also help me stay connected and feel less isolated. I never set out to be the "cool aunt." But somewhere between ...

Helping family in a time of need is second nature to many. But there’s a fine line between offering support and becoming a permanent safety net. When an aunt inquires about her niece’s progress in ...

My brother and his wife have struggled with alcohol for a long time. They live several hours away from me. They have one daughter who is 4 years old. Over the past two years I have taken in my niece ...

DEAR AMY: I’m 64 and a widow, living in my own home. My sister is finally getting divorced after 30 years in a terrible marriage. She has a 21-year-old daughter. She is going to be moving in with me ...