“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 ...

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 ...

While "Mommy" and "Daddy" are the most common names for parents, there are many reasons you might decide to have your child call you a different name. Many parents – moms, dads, stepparents, adoptive ...

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 ...