Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband is suffering from cancer on how she should approach telling her children not to make ...

"I have tried limiting the number of days, but I am ignored. The last time, my husband and I suggested four days instead of ...

Both liquid detergent and liquid bleach will get a boost and work better if you add a half-cup of baking soda to the wash ...

DEAR CARETAKER: That this “child” would ignore not only your wishes but also their father’s is terrible. I’m sorry you didn’t mention where this person stays when they visit, but it should not be in ...

One “child” (age 50) doesn’t listen. They come to town and want to spend all day with Dad. I have to provide meals, snacks, ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband is battling cancer. He has good days and bad days. He is not at the end, but he can no longer do a lot ...

Dear Abby: My mother loves exchanging gifts and spends a lot of time and energy choosing and elaborately wrapping items for ...

A caregiver juggling intensive cancer treatments is overwhelmed by frequent, extended visits from adult children and ...

My husband and I suggested four days instead of seven, but we were ignored. Now, this child wants to come for a month.

They've explained to a 50-year-old child that the long visits they plan are too taxing. But they're not listening.

Dear Heloise: If you can’t get the cap off a pill bottle on the first time, use something like a dull knife blade or a bottle ...