DEAR ABBY: My 8-year-old nephew accidentally fell on my dog, who then reacted and snapped at him, leaving a small puncture mark on his arm. We immediately removed the dog and apologized to my nephew, who was riddled with guilt because he knew he caused it. Because it was an accident, I told my nephew it was OK.

Stepdaughter created a touching photo book for her father, my husband, on his 80th birthday. I'm hurt because she included few pictures of me, although we've been married more than 40 years. What's your advice?

My stepdaughter “Annie” gave my husband a photo album of his life for his 80th birthday. The album included pictures of his parents and grandparents as well as photos from his first marriage — to Annie’s mother.

We get along well, and I am very hurt that she included those two pictures of the “loving couple.” I feel it was inappropriate for an album she expects to be displayed in our home for family, friends and neighbors to see.