Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Former tennis champion-turned-commentator Jelena Dokic this week revealed she had sought to reconcile with her abusive father as an adult. He never, however, apologized or showed remorse for the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an RN-Attorney with significant experience in both professions. Oct 27, 2025, 07:30pm EDT An 89 year old woman lives alone in ...

Parents and caregivers convicted of child cruelty could soon face monitoring akin to registered sex offenders, under a proposed new register. The government expects to table an amendment to the Crime ...

Some kinds of bad parenting are invisible to outsiders. A bit like white-collar crime, they are hidden behind perfectly acceptable appearances. They involve no physical abuse or child neglect. They ...

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our resolve that, in order to be a great Nation, we must raise our children with boundless love, ...