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.

TOLEDO, Ohio — May is recognized across the US, as well as other places, as Maternal Health Awareness Month. It's considered a time to focus on the well-being of mothers before, during, and after ...

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, ...