Michelle Herman

Michelle Herman is a novelist and essayist in Columbus, Ohio. Her books include The Middle of Everything: Memoirs of Motherhood and an advice book for children, A Girl's Guide to Life.

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Dear Care and Feeding: My Shy, Straight-A Kid Just Got Caught Doing Something Horrible at School

Michelle Herman

Sept 19, 2021 8:01 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: I Can’t Believe My Boyfriend Kept This Huge Secret from Me

Michelle Herman

Sept 19, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: My Rebellious Teen Niece Is Leading My Younger Daughters Astray

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Sept 12, 2021 7:01 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: Gender Fluidity Is Stressing Me Out

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Sept 12, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: I’ve Been Called a “Bad Influence” for Letting Kids Watch Schitts’ Creek at Our House

Michelle Herman

Sept 05, 2021 7:01 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My Wife Is Mad I Found Our Child’s Donor Siblings

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Sept 05, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: My Daughter Refuses to See My Dying Father in the Time We Have Left

Michelle Herman

Aug 29, 2021 7:01 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: My Son Won’t Forgive Me for My Misguided Advice

Michelle Herman

Aug 29, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: My Husband’s Family’s Gifting Traditions Are Rote and Joyless

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Aug 28, 2021 8:30 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: A Year After My Dog’s Death, I’m Still Consumed With Guilt

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Aug 22, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: My Daughter Caught Me Snooping on an Extremely Personal Letter

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Aug 15, 2021 7:01 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: For 28 Years, I’ve Asked My Husband for This One Small Thing

Michelle Herman

Aug 15, 2021 7:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My Teen Takes Being a Know-It-All to New Levels

Michelle Herman

Aug 08, 2021 7:00 AM
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Dear Care and Feeding: A Chasm Is Growing Between My Teen and Me. What Can I Do to Close It?

Michelle Herman

Aug 01, 2021 5:55 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My Child Wants to Call Themself a New Name. Do I Have to Accept It?

Michelle Herman

July 25, 2021 7:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My Son Has Suddenly Developed a Very Worrisome Habit

Michelle Herman

July 18, 2021 7:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: Am I Selfish for Not Wanting to Breastfeed?

Michelle Herman

July 11, 2021 7:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: I Long for Closeness With My Grown Daughter

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July 04, 2021 7:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My Cousin Has the Most Atrocious Table Manners

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June 27, 2021 5:00 AM
Dear Care and Feeding: My In-Laws Think I Play Favorites With My Family

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June 20, 2021 7:00 AM
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