Dear Friends,

Susan notices changes in her son.

Lately, his words and expressions are different, coarser to her ear. His mode of dress, too, has altered. It is not a major transformation, but a few small things with which he has “updated” his wardrobe. His moods, too, have become so volatile. He claims to be happy with his new group of friends, but intuitively Susan questions whether he’s ...

Overfilling your washing machine will result in your clothing not getting as clean as possible. Fill your machine to around the three-quarters mark, rather than trying to stuff it full.

The best gift you can give your child is a good example.