Dear Annie: For years, I worked nights as a police and fire dispatcher while raising two school-age children. After getting off at 7 a.m., I would get home around 7:30, take care of a few things ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve worked as a night-shift nurse for the past six years and have always struggled with sleep, but lately it’s gotten worse. I’m lucky if I get four hours during the day, and ...

I miss the everyday routines, the messy backpacks, even the late-night rides home from practice. I know this is part of life, but it’s hitting me harder than I expected.