Children should steer clear of their parents’ sex lives. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa A few months ago, my 68-year-old father gave me his old laptop. But he hadn’t logged out of an account, and I discovered he…
My granddaughter has learning difficulties, but her crying fits are wearing us down. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My granddaughter, who is nine, has some learning difficulties. She did not speak until she was about four. She receives support at school and…
My son is drifting through life. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My son is 27 and I am worried about him. He is highly intelligent but since dropping out of university he has not had…
I’m thinking of having a baby on my own. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 36 and have been single for over a decade. Although I would like a partner, I am fairly happy (and definitely resigned)…
Should I stop my daughter wearing shorts if people call them hotpants? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have what seems like a small problem, but I think it could have quite big implications and I can’t work out what to…
I struggle to cope with dad since mum’s death – he can be abusive. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have a difficult relationship with my dad, who is in his 70s. He is introverted, judgmental and insecure whereas I am not. I…
The truth about poo: we’re doing it wrong. The Guardian
In my large Italian family, I grew up with the subject of poo, bottoms and constipation readily – and far too frequently – discussed at the…
I love my boyfriend but worry because he doesn’t want to get married. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have been with my boyfriend for six years. We are not married, don’t have children (we don’t want them) and we live together.…
‘Your running days are over’: the words I hoped I’d never hear. The Guardian
Last week as I lay on my back with leg in the chiropractor’s hands, bent into my chest, she said these words: “I think with your…
My son, who is autistic, won’t do anything but watch YouTube videos. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My 11-year-old son is on the autistic spectrum. He is fantastic, loving and bright, although he finds it hard to express himself verbally and…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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