I’ve been making a big mess this week hand-making invitations to my sister’s upcoming baby shower. It’s been quite the project, and the remaining clippings of paper and ribbon are still covering my coffee table. (I don’t know why I don’t just buy invitations!) Perhaps these tips, from Mother’s Own Book, will help me keep a little […]
Category: Marriage and Family
All about marriage and families.
Naming the Baby
I’m so excited! My sister and her husband are having a baby! The entire family had a lively discussion about names during Thanksgiving dinner. If it’s a boy, he will be named after his papa; the girl’s name is still not finalized. There were as many opinions as people there, but we all know that […]
Toilet Training Trouble
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I’m having trouble toilet training my three-year-old son. Any suggestions? I’ve tried just about everything. He has the urine down, but the other is just an obstacle for some reason. Signed, Exasperated Mom A Dear Mom: I realize some of my readers might be turned off by this week’s question, but […]
The Value of a Child
Happy birthday, baby Perez, happy birthday, baby Perez, happy birthday dear baby Perez… ok, you can come out now. Get it? Birth day? C’mon. We’re ready for you. I’m about to become an aunt, and I’m pretty darn excited, can you tell? I hope I’m up to the task. Even if I’m not, I know this […]
Facts for Parents
This was originally posted to commemorate the birth of baby Alexandra, my niece, daughter of my stepsister Deb and her husband Lenn. Here are some thoughts on raising children. 1880: Facts for Parents Paternity is earth’s highest dignity. The parent is the best human type of God. Paternal authority is the germ out of which […]
“How’s Married Life Treating You?”
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My sweetie and I cohabited for several years before marrying. I have found myself astonished at the number of people who have asked questions along the lines of “so, how’s married life treating you?” Although I can think of several flip and not-so-proper responses, I am in need of something that […]
Falling in Love with a Married Man
This was originally written long ago with Monica Lewinsky on the mind, but perhaps it will continue to guide other young people as they make decisions about who they spend their time with. 1956: Falling in Love with a Married Man Very little has ever been written about falling in love with a married man. […]
My Mother-in-law Is Ruining My Marriage!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: How do I deal with my evil mother-in-law without ruining my marriage? Signed, Lovely Wife A Dear Lovely: Honey! Sweetie! Darling! Don’t fret. Miss Abigail is here to help. 1954: Try a Little Empathy Empathy, which is the ability to put yourself in the other person’s place, is of tremendous value […]
Making Him Popular
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My problem is my fiancé. I love him dearly but it seems that his work colleagues feel quite differently. This all came out on a recent training weekend when they were all a bit worse for wear. His job means everything to him and he is good at it, so I […]
Go Hubby! Get a Job! Go Hubby! Ra Ra Ra!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My husband lost his job. Any suggestions for how to be supportive and not be a nag. i.e. “so, what did you do today, dear?” Obviously not a good thing to say. Signed, Debbie A Dear Debbie: Yeah, I guess that would be a little awkward, particularly when the job market […]