"Ask Amy: Niece's Coping Struggles and Book Recommendations"

An 8-year-old girl is struggling to cope with her mother's erratic behavior and abandonment, blaming herself for the family's troubles. Her aunt seeks book recommendations to help her niece. Suggestions include "What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" and the Harry Potter series. The aunt also advises legal recourse and therapy for the children. In another letter, a woman seeks advice on how to handle her husband's frequent birdwatching trips, leaving her responsible for their dogs. The suggestion is to find reliable dog care and alternate responsibilities. A reader expresses frustration with Amy's response to a neighbor who opened their mail by mistake, but Amy defends her advice.