Dear Abby counsels a woman responsible for taking care of her neglectful mother. Getty Images/iStockphoto DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up.

I may have been leaking tears at the movies, but Buddy was waving, smiling and sending prayer hands. Despite my app-inspired self-care routine, my emotional state remained fragile.

Taking care of my grandma during the last years of her life was not a part of the plan when I envisioned my 20s. A time in life that society has designated for self-discovery and independence is ...

Years spent as an insomniac led to other bad habits, which led to being 38 and relatively ignorant on all things self-care. Yet, somehow, I found my way to better sleep through a skin care routine.

Taking care of my scalp has become another important part of my self-care routine. I’ve learned that a healthy scalp is the foundation for stronger hair. Whether it’s exfoliating to remove ...

Me-time is usually last on the agenda. Worse, we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves. So getting started with self-care can be challenging.