Family Fun Night Draws Neighbors to Park
Neighbors like Stacie Lowman and Andy Noeller describe a summer night street gathering as a chance to meet new people and let kids run and play. The event features music, ice cream, and socializing among local families including John Yeomans Casey Jun and Tracy Purdy.
A Survival Guide for Recent Adults on Potty Training
A practical guide explains signs of readiness and steps for potty training. Watch for dry periods, cleanliness, and imitation of adults. Prepare the child with terms, gradual potty chair exposure, and enthusiastic encouragement. Plan timing, maintain a schedule, and use positive reinforcement.
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Note on boys toilet habits and tips
A guidance note suggests teaching boys to sit to pee initially to avoid daily floor mops, then progress to standing to pee with the Cheerio target for aiming practice.
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Nighttime potty training tips for parents and caregivers
Practical guidance from Judy Judd Linn County Moms coordinator via the Young Parents Network Gazette. Emphasizes waiting for consistent day and nap potty use before night training, limiting fluids before bed, and ongoing diapering support during initial nights. Includes graphic design credits.
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Former Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller files for divorce
Shannon Miller, 29, former U S team gold medalist, is divorcing Christopher Phillips, 33. They wed in 1997 with many 1996 U S teammates present and the case hinges on money disputes and a divorce finalized in September. Phillips accuses an affair and drug allegations. Miller calls the charges lies.
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Brigitte Nielsen Marries Fifth Husband Mattia Dessi
Brigitte Nielsen wed Mattia Dessi in a legal marriage after a prior ceremony from 17 months earlier that was not legal due to unfinished divorce from her fourth husband. Nielsen, 42, and Dessi, 28, had the ceremony described as more like an engagement by her manager.
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Tharp Turns Dylan Songs Into New Broadway Musical
Twyla Tharp brings Bob Dylan hits to a coming of age circus tale titled The Times They Are A-Changin with preview Sept 25 and opening Oct 26 at Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The show features Dylan classics such as Blowin in the Wind Mr Tambourine Man Lay Lady Lay Subterranean Homesick Blues and Don't Think Twice Its All Right. Eunice Kennedy Shriver is 85 former mayor David Dinkins 79 Arlo Guthrie 59 Gary LeVox 36 and Jessica Simpson 26 are also named.
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