Santa fears and fantasy shape children's view of Saint Nick
psychologist David Elkind says most under fives believe in Santa and fear varies by child. Parents should prepare children, avoid pressuring belief, and leave stores if fear arises. He notes using trusted stores and gentle explanations supports fantasy without destroying wonder. He urges allowing women to play Santa due to comfort with children.
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Dear Abby Celebrates Drug Withdrawal and Life
Dear Abby shares a reader's six month drug abstinence and gratitude to supporters including a unnamed teacher and loving parents. The note mentions a public luncheon by St Anthony Altar Society and remarks on overcoming past hardships. A separate letter discusses a family facing a moral dilemma over a man running massage parlors, with Abby advising against ultimatums and urging Proverbs guidance.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
God
Engagement announcements amid Cypress and Long Beach families
Parents reveal engagements of Linda Christine Wertz to Richard K Mann and Carmen Elena Cramer to Robert C Hedges. Gathercole-Haynes ties Sandra Gathercole to Ronald M Haynes. Ruff-Ornelas unites JoAnna Ruff with Edward Lee Ornelas. Dates February 23 February 16 April 6 January 26.
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Ruff-Ornelas
Joseph Ruff
Long Beach
JoAnna
Edward Lee Ornelas
Magdalene Ornelas
Claremont
Garden Grove couple's first home follows seaside wedding
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Larry Allen McCoy plan a honeymoon in Northern California after a Seal Beach ceremony. Bride Cynthia Ann Humphlett is daughter of Mrs. Annabelle Humphlett and Eugene Humphlett. groom is son of Joyce McCoy and Albert McCoy. Best man is John Michael McCoy. The couple is relocating to Garden Grove.
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Annabelle Lee Humphlett
Eugene M. Humphlett
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Joyce Frances McCoy
Albert Clyde McCoy
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