Dear Abby Advice On Marital Strain And Child Safety
A reader from Missouri seeks help about an abusive marriage with controlling husband who forbids birth control and demeans her weight. Abby urges legal consultation. A separate letter requests guidance on a neighbor exposing boys to inappropriate situations in a theater. A grandmother shares gifts etiquette and a wedding booklet request.
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Abby
Salt Lake City
P.O
Hollywood
Calif
Rhythmic Motor Habits in Toddlers Head Banging and Rocking
Parents ask about a 21 month old who rocks in bed and bangs his head. The piece explains rhythmic motor habits including body rocking head rolling and head banging with age of onset typical durations and safety notes. It notes most children stop by ages two to four and that brain damage is not linked to these behaviors.
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Walter Block
Cedar Rapids
P.O. Box
Town
Birdy Play Explores Fitting In and Self-Market Struggles
In an afternoon piece set in a high school furnace room, Birdy’s father recalls a failed wicker career in Philadelphia and a life as a custodian. The drama contrasts self denying choices with the challenge of marketing one’s talents and staying true to oneself.
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Birdy
Philadelphia
An Easier Way Special Slacks Go On Quickly
Easy-on slacks with elastic waist adjust to weight changes for comfort. Two styles: full elastic or pleated dressier design with back pockets. Washable cotton polyester twill in several colors. sizes from small to 46 48 inch waist, extra long inseams up to 32 1 4 inches. Prices 20 and 23 dollars plus 4 postage.
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Jean Sargent
Cedar Rapids
P.O
Iowa
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