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Ex-Etiquette

Ex-Etiquette: Can I ask my ex for my son s time on Dad s clock?
Q: Is it OK to ask my ex if our 6-year-old son can come to a family gathering during the time he is scheduled to be with his dad? When I have asked previously, my ex made me feel as though I was interfering with "his time" with our son and that was never my intention. 

 
Five fun things to do with your family around the Bay this weekend.  
 
 

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Advice

Carolyn Hax: Don t remake grandma
Q: MY WIFE shares my views of the extreme difficulty, on a few fronts, of her mother's extended visits. My wife is amenable to discussions with her mom, but fears we may be expecting too much from her — a 60-year-old woman whom we both agree is a very unusual combination of neutral 

 

Growing Older

Growing Older: Aging in place options and timing
Advice, resources and how-to tips for seniors and baby boomers in the Bay Area