Were evangelicals really in Trump’s camp in 2016?

In the spring of 2016, Wall Street Journal reporters went hunting for the heart of Make America Great Again territory and ended up in Buchanan County, Virginia, near the borders of Kentucky and West Virginia.

Former stepdad seeks more contact than woman wants

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I am in my mid-20s, and a few years ago my mother divorced my stepfather. They were married for 17 years, and I grew up with him in the house for most of my life.

Vaping on the rise, but risk factors still largely unknown

ASK THE DOCTORS Dear Doctor: My grandson is always carrying around a little device that he smokes like a cigarette. It puffs smoke just like one, too. I’m a former smoker, and my lungs aren’t in great shape, so I’m worried. What is he using? Is it safe?

Affair that led to a long marriage remains a secret

DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: Many years ago, I had an affair with a married man. We eventually married and have had a long, happy life together. It was love at first sight for me. Both of us had children with our former spouses.

Doctor’s orders: Kids need daily dose of play time

At your child’s next check-up, don’t be surprised if your pediatrician recommends a healthy dose of play. Beyond the typical preventive care strategies for healthy child development, more pediatricians are recognizing play’s multifaceted benefi ts.

Reader questions value of family therapy

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I am nervous about the idea of going to therapy. I was invited to go in order to build a stronger relationship with a family member, but I cannot imagine how talking to a stranger will help.

Tip protects recipe cards

Even with our digital devices, many of us still have a box with handwritten recipe cards we keep in the kitchen and pull out when it’s time to bake Grandma’s famous chocolate chip cookies.

Co-worker’s daughter having suicidal thoughts

SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: A co-worker informed me that his 13-year-old daughter is having suicidal thoughts. He asked her if she was facing bullying at school, but she denies it. He does not know where these thoughts are coming from. He is thinking about therapy, but that is it.

Honest teen loses motivation as classmates win by cheating

DEAR ABBY: My son attends an excellent public high school and has done very well. His class is scheduled to graduate in a few weeks, and “Brent” has been accepted to an excellent university. My concern is Brent routinely reports blatant and widespread cheating throughout the school.

How to start talking with your kids about money

Speaking with your kids about money is not the easiest thing to do, but it can help prevent many problems for them down the line.