DEAR ERIC: My son is recently engaged to a fabulous woman. I love her dearly. She’s always addressed me as Mrs. [My Last Name]. I would like to pass the torch, per se, and tell her that she will soon ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When I take my sons to the pediatrician or call to make an appointment, the receptionist or nurse always calls me Mom. I give them my name, but they never use it, and continue to ...

“Can I call you Mom?” my 6-year-old bonus daughter asked, smiling up at me with her big brown eyes. The question took me by surprise. Time froze as my boyfriend, her father, and I looked at each other ...

I was surprised when people started calling me Mom when I was pregnant. I quickly began to hate it. It was all part of my identity crisis while transitioning to motherhood. During pregnancy, people ...

Dear Eric: My son is recently engaged to a fabulous woman. I love her dearly. She’s always addressed me as Mrs. [My Last Name]. I would like to pass the torch, per se, and tell her that she will soon ...

During pregnancy, people started referring to me as Mom. While some other pregnant women seemed to find this cute or sweet, I didn't. In fact, as my daughter (and my belly) grew larger and it was more ...