Hi Carolyn: Last night I was at a restaurant with my husband when we got into a fight. He had scheduled house maintenance on my one workday, when I also had a cardiac stress test,…

Kansas was ranked last in the nation regarding how well it handles mental health needs. So says the Mental Health of America’s report, “The State of Mental Health in America 2023.” This is but one…

Dry conditions that the central and southern plains have been experiencing may lead to increased foot issues. Several issues could be the culprit of cattle lameness, and we will review some of the common causes…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: High school kid here (16). My parents want me to do summer school and therapy because my grades have slipped. By “slipped,” I mean I got a few…

Dear Carolyn: I’ve been friends with “Susan” for 10-plus years. She’s always seemed a little self-focused, but overall, the relationship has been satisfying. Now she’s going through a marital crisis and for more than a…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’ve been married for less than two months, and my in-laws are already sniffing around, wondering when there will be a grandchild. We plan to start trying soon,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My daughter-in-law has 13-year-old twin boys who stay with their father during school days. On the weekends, they are supposed to come to her house. One twin recently…

According to a study by Rawhide Youth Services, teens spend 9 hours each day consuming some form of digital content. Furthermore, parents know their children are online, but are unaware of what they have access…

Spring is here! The warmer weather and longer days result in more time outdoors for the many activities we like to do. For some, one of those activities involves riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs. Riding…

Hello, Carolyn: I’ve been married to my partner for over 20 years. We have tween and teenage kids. I feel unhappy a good bit of the time. I feel like I don’t want to be…