My grandson, “Billie” is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet -- ...

It breaks our hearts to see him so ashamed. He’s a very sweet kid, and no child should feel bad about themselves.

My grandson, “Billie” is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet -- ...

Up, he also rarely pees in the toilet. We give him fiber gummies so that he’s not constipated and try to encourage him to eat ...

I was invited to a good friend’s shower for her daughter. I gave a generous gift. No wedding invitation ever came.

She gave the most heartfelt goodbye to another older woman in the lobby who had come to see who was getting hauled by the ...

"I’ve now found myself questioning this friendship in silence. No mention was ever made by either of us regarding what I ...

Note: This column was originally published in 2023.

In today's Dear Annie column, a 5-year-old struggles with possible encopresis and potty training; family seeks diagnosis, support, and compassionate help to ease shame and find treatment.

You might think you're being a model fast-food customer because you turn down the radio and have your payment ready, but ...

I was invited to a good friend’s shower for her daughter. I gave a generous gift. No wedding invitation ever came. I’ve now ...

My grandson, “Billie” is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet — rewards, bribes, “gentle threats,” etc. We suspect he has encopresis — the ...