All articles filed in Advice Column

Dear Lola, Why do people push harder when the batteries in the remote control die? Why not save yourself the agony of two weeks of rage and frustration every time the buttons don’t respond, and just get up to put batteries in the remote control? I am beyond baffled that my husband and teenagers never…

Dear Lola, I am having trouble getting my children to eat their vegetables. Thanks to your Mommybeast’s social media posts, I am aware that you eat everything she hands you. What does she do that makes you so excited to eat the food you are given? I’ve tried threatening my kids with the veggie monster like…

Dear Lola, I know that my question may sound simple, but it has plagued me for years. Why is there a light in the refrigerator but not in the freezer? I want to see what I am picking out, instead of feeling around and hoping I find something delicious. Sincerely, Danger in the Dark Dear Danger…

Dear Lola, I am having trouble getting my children to brush their teeth. I have tried everything that we humans have in our toolbox to coax kids into cooperating – new toothpaste that tastes like candy, actual candy, stickers, coloring books, even a new dress up costume. Nothing works! Every night is a struggle to the…

Dear Lola, I have a question about a classic Disney movie. How did Lady and the Tramp find the beginning and end of the spaghetti without even trying? Do dogs really have the lip ability to suck spaghetti up? My dog eats his food like a maniac and I’m wondering if I should be expecting…

Dear Lola, I am having a problem with my dog and I’m hoping you can help, seeing as how you’re the same species. I am also hoping your Mommybeast will intervene if you decide to side with your own species even if I’m correct.  My dog won’t ride in the backseat of the car. When I say…

Dear Lola, My wife and I are having a long-lasting argument over which superhero is the best of them all. I love Batman but she’s adamant that Superman is much better. I think Batman’s gadgets are awesome and that alone makes him better than everyone else. Can you please give me your opinion so I can…

Dear Lola, I work in a fairly small office setting with five other people. One of my coworkers has taken to badgering the rest of us about bringing lunches that don’t require a microwave, in order to avoid unpleasant smells. We have all been considerate, no one is microwaving a curry or something with a strong odor, but…

Dear Lola, I’ve been thinking recently that it would be nice to get my dog a sibling. I work away from the home and I think he would appreciate the company during the day. I am worried a bit about doubling my parenting workload, but I think my wife and I could handle it. The…

Dear Lola, I am having some difficulty with my mother. Lately, I feel as though she is taking advantage of my being a nice person. She will call me and ask me to bring her food from local drive thru restaurants, and then not offer to reimburse me for the meal when I deliver it to…