My parents-in-law have gone back on a promise to give us their house. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa We are a lovely and mostly happy family of four renting a smallish two-bed flat with no garden in London. Last summer we were…
My daughter’s mood swings exhaust me. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My daughter moved from Vancouver to Britain some years ago to go to university; eventually marrying another student. She found stable employment and recently…
My teenage son can’t talk to girls. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My eldest son is 13 and becoming a confident, happy teenager. There is, though, one side of life that I can see him struggling…
A teacher sexually abused me at primary school for years. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa From the age of seven to 11, I was sexually and physically abused by my teacher. He carried out most of this in front…
My stepdaughter has moved back in with her baby and doesn’t lift a finger to help. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My stepdaughter, who has lived with us for 11 years, returned home after flunking out of college in her first year. She found work…
My child finds everyday tasks difficult but her GP and teachers don’t share my concern. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My 12-year-old daughter has lots going for her – she is bright, funny, outgoing and popular with her peers and teachers. However, she has…
My ex’s girlfriend is threatening our amicable co-parenting . The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My ex and I split up five years ago. We have a 10-year-old daughter. Although the separation was difficult, we have always communicated in…
My son has started to play with himself in public. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have a son in his first few years of school. We like swimming (he’s very proficient) and have a child-friendly leisure centre close…
Fishing casts its spell on my girl. The Guardian.
My first fishing trip involved begging. I had to plead with my cousin to take me with him: I was 12, he was a bit younger.…
My 10-year-old daughter was bullied – is this why she has tantrums? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa Our only child, who is 10, has had regular, uncontrollable temper outbursts for the past four years. She was bullied at school for nearly…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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