#AskGretchen

Dear Gretchen: My boyfriend is constantly on his cell phone when we are together, even when we are watching a movie or lying in bed! I want him to put it down and be attentive to me. It is getting…

Dear Gretchen: I’ve recently found out through a coworker that upon being hired at my company there was a lot of chatter around my name. Some of my male colleagues were sifting through my social media platforms making inappropriate comments…

Dear Gretchen: I injured my knee at work and fractured a bone. The doctor has instructed me to wear a brace and to use my left foot when driving to accelerate and brake. My condition is going to require medical…

Dear Gretchen: I’m a 16-year-old high school student, and I’ve done something stupid and wrong. I’ve cheated on a test with the answer sheets in hand. I was caught by my classmates, who seem to have spread it to the…

Dear Gretchen: I am a mother of four, and we just moved to Studio City from San Jose, CA. My two older kids are not transitioning well. They miss their friends. They hate their new school. And, they may even…

Dear Gretchen: What are some good book options or approaches for elementary school children to discuss Black History Month? My kids are ages 5 and 7. My husband and I would like to have a larger discussion but not sure…

Dear Gretchen: I know I’ve met the right lady to get married too, but for some reason, I don’t pop the question. I’ve been divorced and have been single now for 18 years. I’ve found the right one, but I’m…

Dear Gretchen: My Eight- year- old daughter came home from school saying her friends told that Santa isn’t real. How do I explain this since she still believes? – Santa’s Helper in New Jersey Dear Santa’s Helper: Last year my…

Dear Gretchen: My dad is very important to me and also very sick. I live in another state and would like to live closer to him. I tried to speak to my man about moving. He doesn’t really want to.…