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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
11
Maternity wear shifts from bulky shapes to tailored lines that skim the body without binding. Emphasize long straight silhouettes with adjustable waistlines, boxy jackets, and wider brim hats to balance proportions. Choose lighter fabrics, avoid heavy all wool, and add accents like flowers or printed fabrics to diversify looks.
An early 20th century style beauty column urges expectant mothers to visit parlors for relaxation and pampering. It advises wearing shorter hair, neat nails, and discreet makeup to enhance complexion and boost self confidence during pregnancy.
Advice discourages organizing group games for young kids and suggests letting them pick simple activities they can enjoy independently. It warns against taking little children to large adult gatherings due to overstimulation and infection risks.
A guide to making child meals appealing and engaging so mealtime stays pleasant and focused on the food, with tips to minimize distractions and create a calm dining environment.
An old health note links ill fitting hats to bronchial and earaches in children. Doctors urge keeping heads covered in cold weather and warn against hats that bind or slip off.
Encourage your child to use soft pencils and colored crayons for scribbling. His own creative efforts spark eagerness to use his fingers. Train him to use paper rather than walls.
Practical advice urges children to put toys away after play to avoid wild disorder and dangerous obstructions. Emphasizes habit formation and safety concerns from scattered items.
Cautions parents not to imply illness to a child as even a hint of sickness may cause unnecessary worry. Emphasizes clear communication to prevent anxiety and misperceptions about health.
A child who is teased or is a poor sport can be helped by joining in the spirit of play. Betty shows how laughing at herself and adapting to others makes her a welcome playmate, while Nancy’s sulking drives peers away. Some kids grab toys out of frustration, often reflecting discontent with their own toys or routine.
A dated care note advises against hot tubs and hot water when bathing infants. It recommends a bath temperature near 100 degrees, tested by elbow or a bath thermometer, and emphasizes daily bathing with careful sequence from face to body, using washcloths and no soap on the face. It also outlines holding technique and transitioning from basin to tub as the baby grows.
A note argues that fathers and mothers should share similar ideas on child rearing. It warns that open quarrels in front of a child over parenting subjects cause doubt about whom he should obey.
A brief on handling visitors to a baby warns against excessive touching and kissing. It notes infants may feel embarrassed by sudden attention and suggests mothers politely explain to guests that the doctor advised a casual greeting and no kisses.
A guideline urges modeling healthy food choices for a child to imitate. By choosing meals that benefit the child in the presence, the parent can encourage similar patterns in the youngster.
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