Mom-of-four Amanda was looking through her daughter’s math homework when she came across the problem that had her baffled.

Sometimes we ask questions without thinking about how they might come across. What seems like simple curiosity — about someone’s spending, relationships, or personal choices — can actually feel ...

At a family dinner recently, Kerri* was taking a second helping of mashed potatoes when her aunt reached across the table to touch her hand and said, “Dear, do you really want to do that?” In stunned ...