The Dear Colleague Letter demanding privacy law compliance is among several made recently by federal education agencies.

Sharon’s letter was about the importance of teaching one’s children to swim well and to practice excellent water safety in general. My husband and I were not only good swimmers but worked as ...

Dear Heloise: I saw an ad for a device to hold the corners of a fitted sheet together while it’s being laundered. It prevents clothing from getting caught inside the sheet.

DEAR ABBY: I am the only daughter in a family with four brothers. My family treats me like I don’t exist. My father ...

These attacks on child care and Head Start will have devastating long-term consequences for our children, families, economy ...

Dear Eric: My estranged niece has a 9-year-old daughter whom we love very much. The father was married with children when she ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I have been fortunate to receive thoughtful gifts of thanks and ...

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

Dear Miss Manners: I’m feeling stuck about how to respond to a text message that combines a thank-you and a compliment. For example, would you respond to a text message that says, “Thank you for the ...

My estranged niece has a 9-year-old daughter whom we love very much. The father was married with children when she was born ...

Dear Abby: A few years ago, my daughter went “no contact” with both sides of our family — grandparents, parents, aunts and ...

Letter writer is estranged from his niece, but he knows the truth about her daughter’s dad. Dear Eric: My estranged niece has ...