Cuddling and Touch Vital for Newborn Growth Says Doctor
Dr. Edmund Crelin of Yale Medical School urges frequent hugging and soothing sounds for infants to stimulate brain development. He notes parents should expose babies to light and sound to foster growth and bonding.
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Texas tops U S in energy use as southern states surge
New figures from Honeywell's Energy Management Information Center show Texas accounts for 11 percent of U S energy consumption, more than any other state, while Louisiana uses 5 percent and leads per capita usage. Florida ranks ninth at 3 percent. Louisiana also has the highest energy use per capita.
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Dear Abby invites and interruptions test patience
A reader asks Abby how to handle a mother in law who drops by unannounced and distant relatives who brought plus ones to a wedding. Advice favors politely setting boundaries and making plans despite visits, and suggests notifying guests about limits to invitations and children.
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Changing Priorities for First Home Shifts with Modern Teens
The piece notes a shift in what young people seek for their first homes. Stated priorities now favor a stereo and a color TV over traditional basics, with a roommate and a phone attachment also valued. A parent recalls visiting a son who appears to own almost everything else, revealing the era’s consumer-driven priorities.
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