Leah Albert, Author at Albert Lea Tribune

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The Nice Advice: Look elsewhere until boss becomes available

I’m hosting our office holiday party at my place this year, and I have a serious five-alarm crush on my boss. I know he feels ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, December 4, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: How do you keep the peace during holidays?

I’m 24 and have lived on my own for six years, but I always go home for Christmas — and it’s always a disaster. My ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, November 27, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: Daughter’s lying is becoming a concern

My 12-year-old daughter has been in the habit of lying from a young age. I believe it’s because she wants to be viewed as perfect ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, November 20, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: How to overcome anxiety of making friends

I’m living in a dorm situation for the first time in my life. This has exacerbated a problem that I’ve had for my whole life. ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, November 13, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: How to choose what to do for career, college

I’ve been thinking recently about what I want to do with my life because I’m in my senior year of high school, and I need ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, November 6, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: Excessive homework causing stress for all

My 12-year-old son’s teacher is known to the whole school as the one who gives out more homework than anyone else. He spends at least ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, October 30, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: Unreliable babysitting client causing woes

Here’s an ethical dilemma: Recently I arranged to babysit for a mom I’ve sat for before. We talked about it again the day of so ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, October 23, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: Daughter upset she has not had a boyfriend

My 18 year-old daughter is quite attractive but has not yet had a boyfriend. Her mom and I are generally good with that but it’s ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, October 16, 2016 9:00 am

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The Nice Advice: Going separate ways sure is hard to do

I need some advice. I would like to know what I should tell my children about the loss of our friendship with another family. My ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, October 9, 2016 9:00 am

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Mother-in-law’s comments causing harm

I have a daughter who is 25 months old and I just had a healthy baby boy a week ago. Read more

by Leah Albert, Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:52 pm

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Mother upset after daughter lies about man

My 17 1/2 year old daughter went on her first date with a friend she’s known for two years and who she’s been hanging out ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Saturday, September 24, 2016 4:25 pm

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The Nice Advice: How to talk with a difficult teenage niece?

My 19-year-old niece has announced that she is having her boyfriend move in with her into her college off-campus apartment to help with expenses. This ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:00 am

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Leah Albert: Granddaughter not following rules in house

Dear Leah, My 21-year-old granddaughter and 18-month great-grandson have moved in with me and she refuses to follow any rules. Read more

by Leah Albert, Saturday, September 10, 2016 3:33 pm

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The Nice Advice: Daughter struggling after moving schools

My daughter has just turned 13, and we recently moved to a new area, therefore a new school for her. She is struggling to find ... Read more

by Leah Albert, Sunday, September 4, 2016 9:00 am

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Daughter’s behavior is upsetting to parents

My 13-year-old daughter keeps getting caught doing random things, like stealing $3 out of our change bucket, eating food she’s not supposed to or taking ... Read more