Precocious toddler tests car seat rules and parenting advice
Grandmother reports a 20 month old boy who repeatedly slips from seat belts despite a state mandate. Abby advises the mother to seek help from the local safety council and consider parenting courses to avert dangerous power struggles. A separate letter describes neighbors taming a barking dog by making the owner listen to his dog, with Abby approving the concept. Readers are invited to request Abby’s wedding booklet by mail.
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Mothers reduce drinking during pregnancy study shows
A national survey found 30 percent of married mothers stop drinking while pregnant to protect fetal health. Officials urge more women to abstain, noting fetal alcohol syndrome is preventable and linked to growth and brain development issues.
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Honest talk on death and aging love myths
Dear Dr Brothers offers guidance about explaining death to children and preparing them for a meeting with a dying grandfather. The column also discusses age differences in relationships, referencing Gail Sheehy’s concept of the sexual diamond and societal youth norms, plus a historical note on the copy.
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