Hypochondria and the constant medical fever
Marsha Henry Goff, a Lawrence freelance writer, recounts a lifelong battle with hypochondria. She describes doctor visits, childhood fears, a misdiagnosed appendectomy linked to peanuts, and a harmless pencil lead in her tonsil as a biopsy scare.
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Kimberly Jones Breaks Ground as First Woman Leader in Pelathe District
Kimberly Jones 29 becomes the first woman to head the Boy Scouts of America Pelathe District covering Douglas County. She recruits volunteers, funds, and starts Cub Scout and Boy Scout units, while guiding 43 active programs and expanding Exploring ties with area organizations. Jones moved from Santa Fe Trail District to Lawrence in 1996, joining Heart of America Council offices in Kansas City.
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DIY giant foam snowmen for holiday parties
A playful guide to building two seven by four foot foam snowmen with extra foam drifts for stability. Cut from foam core panels, decorate with acrylics or markers and glitter, then prop against chairs or floors for a fun party icebreaker. Include face holes for children to peek through and capture festive photos.
Strength to set final authority in parenting roles
Editor Rosin Gingerich concludes a three part series on parental power noting parents act as judge and jury in a child’s actions. The piece follows discussions of parents as designers and consultants to explain how final authority shapes child outcomes.
Civilizing children role teaches parents calm final authority
The piece emphasizes guiding children from six months old while modeling respectful behavior and gradually ceding control as they grow. It quotes Burton White on civilized conduct and urges parents to avoid harsh words, staying in charge yet letting kids face consequences as they mature. See Parents, page 20.
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