“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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I hated being called Mom by anyone other than my daughter after I had her. There's more to my identity than being a parent. I was ...

Q: You are usually referred to as Fashionable Stepmum. Apart from being fashionable, what do you do? A: I do image consultancy, where I help people with their personal styles and wardrobes to match ...

Kate McCann said she wanted to hear Madeleine "call me mum" as she revealed what she wants the most regarding her missing daughter. Madeleine McCann's mum has given evidence, while shielded in court ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 Eric: I’m not happy where we live and want to move to be closer to my family. My parents are in good health now, but I’m concerned I don’t have much time left with them. However, I know if I tell ...