Does my daughter have an increased risk of breast cancer? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am the mother of a healthy four-year-old daughter. My husband’s mother (my daughter’s grandmother) and one of her sisters (my daughter’s great-aunt) have had…
Update on ‘My partner treats me like a little girl. And he doesn’t want children with me.’
Last month we published this problem. I’m really careful, when replying to readers, to give practical advice. Not the sort of advice that is easy to…
My toddler bites people. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I’m struggling with the behaviour of my daughter. She’s two and for four or five months, has been lashing out on occasion, scratching or…
Update on “We’re supporting our student son, but he just lazes about”, published in September 2010.
If I hear back at all from readers, it is usually either very soon after their letter was published, or, as in this case, some years…
My mother won’t stay still long enough to mourn my father’s death. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My mum was widowed six years ago. My dad died, in his early 60s, after a short, unexpected illness. It was a shock for…
My partner is keen to see his daughters but his ex doesn’t encourage it. The Guardian
My partner separated from his wife three years ago. It was an acrimonious split and he was very much held accountable for the demise of the…
My daughter refuses to speak to my boyfriend. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am in my 40s and live with my two daughters, X, 15, and Y, 12. Their father and I separated five years ago.…
“My son has put on weight and grown breasts and body hair – and he’s only nine.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My son was nine earlier this month. About six months ago, he suddenly put on a lot of weight and hair under his arms…
“My partner treats me like a little girl. And he doesn’t want children with me.” The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have been with my partner for just under 10 years. We were 20 when we got together and so have grown and changed…
“I fear my five year old has inherited my depression.” The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Since I was 14, I have had mental-health issues – from anorexia to depression and bulimia. I’m now 35. Having pursued various routes treatment-wise,…
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