Daughter on short leash will try to break free
Dear Abby column features two letters. A Houston mother praises her care but is urged to rethink restricting Savannah’s independence. The second letter asks how to handle a domineering roommate nicknamed the alpha dog and possible steps.
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New state laws tackle tigers health care and sports crowds
States enact measures on wild animals pets banning tigers in New York, and widen health care access in Maine and Rhode Island. Illinois and Missouri curb litigation over obesity claims against restaurants, require safety standards for bungee and climbing walls, while taxes rise in several states to fund health and services.
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Obesity rising for preschoolers in the United States
The American Heart Association reports over 10 percent of children aged 2 to 5 are overweight in 2002, up from 7 percent in 1994, with indicators that weight issues start in early childhood. Experts cite junk food, TV, and family eating patterns as contributing factors.
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