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I have a 16-year-old cousin who is like a niece. Her parents are not "into computers" and don't understand anything about the internet. I want to help her stay safe and avoid cyber bullying (it's been a problem), but I don't want to be overbearing or have her feel like I'm spying on her. What are good ways to say "Hey, talk to me," without coming across like I'm being nosy... or dorky.
Whew, this is a 21st century question!Since 16-year-old girls are notorious for being secretive and consider anyone over seventeen from another planet you are wisely sensitive to trod lightly. The bes...
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This question comes to us from our Twitter community.Any tips from a savvy auntie on getting not so savvy aunts to be more kid friendly??
My questions to you are: What's "not so savvy" about your sister? Or do you have an idealized image of an auntie? And...what age(s) are your children? Keep in mind that aunties, just like parents, com...
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We received our latest question from a member of our Twitter community.I love, love being a Savvy Auntie. My niece is the best addition to my life, but she in no way makes me want to have my own kids. Is that weird?Sincerely,
No! Absolutely, positively not!Good Luck,Natalie Robinson GarfieldNatalie Robinson Garfield is a Private Practice Psychotherapist & Consultant in NY
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I just turned 36 and would like to make my sister a true auntie. My husband is younger than I am. He is not quite ready to be a dad. What is your advice on being patient in becoming an older Mom and telling your sister that she has to be a patient Auntie?Sincerely,
Having a baby is a big decision and life long commitment and should be made between you and your husband, not for your sister.That being said, many men are “not ready” and need to be helped along. The...
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12:24, 12/06/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
Anonymous
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It's definitely a new world. We recently received our first Tweet to Dear Savvy Auntie:@SavvyAuntie: A Savvy Auntie friend of mine has a friend with a new cancer diagnosis and adolescent twins. Any suggestions on how she can help?
Aunties can and do help even and especially in times of health crises.Adolescents are old enough to be informed about the diagnosis and the treatment plan, in general terms. They should be encouraged ...
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12:00, 08/30/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
Anonymous
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I am the proud Aunt of a wonderful 10 year old boy. He is being raised<br />by both his 42-year old single mother and live in grandma. The father<br />is 1500 miles away and has never been involved in his life. Except for<br />a few boyfriends my sister has had that were introduced into and then<br />taken out of his life, he has had no male influence in his life. (His<br />grandfather, who is also on the opposite end of the country, WANTS a<br />relationship with his grandson, but due to my sis...
<br /><br />Your nephew is so lucky to have you! Although your values are admirable<br />and very good, unfortunately they are not popular right now. There are<br />aunties and grandmas all over the c...
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