Latest from Meghan Leahy

My father-in-law calls my 1-year-old ‘fatty’ and has weigh-ins for the cousins

Letter writer’s partner doesn’t understand how damaging his dad’s mean nickname for their 1-year-old is.

November 27, 2024

I’m worried my 19-year-old has a crush on a teacher

Is this letter writer’s 19-year-old changing majors because of a crush on a former teacher from high school?

November 20, 2024

I’m so disappointed my grandson laughed when I got hurt. What should I do?

Two grandsons saw a metal bar fall on this letter writer’s head. One grandson laughed and neither asked if their grandparent was okay.

November 13, 2024

Is my 8-year-old’s bully being nice to me to hurt her even more?

How does this parent react to their second grade daughter’s bully being so nice to them?

November 6, 2024

How do I convince my teen with anxiety she needs to go to school?

A parent doesn’t know what else to try to convince their high school junior to attend school regularly.

October 30, 2024

How do I support my teen’s new gender identity when I’m struggling with it?

A self-proclaimed LGBTQ ally struggles after their 13-year-old recently came out as non-binary or gender fluid.

October 23, 2024

Why does it feel like every parent is putting their kids in therapy these days?

Letter writer wonders whether it’s really necessary for so many kids to be in therapy.

October 16, 2024

How do I educate my 6-year-old about politics and the election?

A parent wants to educate their 6-year-old daughter this election year but isn’t sure where to start.

October 9, 2024

Should we opt our kid in to the puberty lesson at school?

What is the benefit of the puberty lesson at school if these parents are already open about puberty and sex with their child?

October 2, 2024

Teachers say my 4-year-old doesn’t show any empathy at school

4-year-old son is a sweet kid at home, but his teacher tells the letter writer he’s aggressive with other kids at school.

September 25, 2024