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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1980

Page

5

Saint Erma: Our Lady of Perpetual Holiday Shopping

A mother chronicles the brutal realities of holiday shopping for kids teens and infants. She recalls rewriting a tombstone to cope with endless wish lists and department store hunts across New York and local venues.

Erma Our Lady of Perpetual Channel 4 America Mommie Dearest New York Whacko Saint Erma

Change of Shorts Made One Man Father To Be

Dear Abby shares letters on fertility and underwear choices linked to sperm count and conception. A man reports that switching from jockey to loose boxer shorts helped his wife conceive, with a second letter praising diet and airflow for sperm health. The column also advises shared housework in a live-in relationship.

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Children Ask Adult Questions Death

Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Association hosts a four part workshop at First Presbyterian Church. Clinician Joan Davis discusses explaining death to children and parenting topics for single parents with sessions led by several mental health professionals.

Joan Davis Aiken- Barnwell Mental Health Association First Presbyterian Church Davis Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center Jerry Alexander Columbia Area Mental Health Center Aiken Center Gayle Snelling Henry Chou Barbara Butler

Parents tackle delicate talks with kids in informal workshops

Aiken Standard reports parents explore how to discuss tough topics with children in informal workshops. Experts advise waiting for the child to raise the issue, using relatable moments like pet deaths or storybook events to start conversation.

Experts urge selecting quality children’s books for Christmas

Clemson experts and librarians advise choosing well written titles over market buzz. Beatrice Briley warns booksellers stock only mass market hits, while Nellie Smith urges matching a child’s interest, citing favorites like Curious George and Beatrix Potter.

Clemson University Dorothy Briley Lathrop, Lee and Shepard Company Lathrop, Lee and Shepard Ms. Briley Nellie Smith Aiken County

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