Spanking Debate Triggers Reader Letters and Advice
Readers discuss a Canadian CMAJ study linking childhood spanking to adult mental health issues and behavior problems. The exchange touches personal experiences, parenting norms, and questions whether spanking should be taught as an acceptable discipline. A separate Dear Doctor column answers questions on fatigue and insulin dosing, outlining steps to assess blood sugar and adjust therapy.
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Deak
Gutt
Behavaren
Thasve
CMAJ
DR Gott
Retire on a good note and plan a noble exit
Dear reader contemplates quitting the daily grind with dignity. The guidance urges a voluntary exit, noting that leaving by choice often improves retirement tone and urges staging a meaningful retirement party to honor a career and set a positive path forward.
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Rockies
Lesen Wiki A
J.M
America
Cornell University Press
Joel S Cee
Grandson in trouble and grandmother seeks help
Dear Abby helps a reader called Gramlma who fears losing contact with her grandson Grant. The stepmom restricts access, rooms are repurposed, and phone privileges are cut, prompting the reader to seek guidance and child help resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Girant
Stepmom
Grant
Permisson
Grant Abby
Remarried dad shifts priorities leaving daughter in pain
A teen writer recalls her father’s visits ending after his marriage to Marge. She remembers weekly four hour Saturday visits, then anger as he stopped contacting her for years. She pleads for his return while authorities note rising youth distress and risky choices.
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DHS Wallace
Tai
Marge
Toute
Mansfield
Ohio
Frederick writer Lebherz recalls career and books
The interview profile covers Frederick writer Richard Lebherz reflecting on life, interviews with Helen Smith and others, his novels from the 1950s including The Nazi Overcoat, which became a play, and his experiences with Fort Detrick coverage. He notes luck and past book signings in Frederick.
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Sen. Mathias
Pintache
Eas Pern
New York
Copenhagen
Richard Leihert
Award winning photos on display at FCC through Sept 5
Six area photographers contributed to an exhibit at Frederick Community College featuring 75 accepted photographs. Dan Scenna won best of show for Red Veil, while Frederick student Pasko Paskowsky earned both people’s choice and first prize in student category with Owl. Other first prizes went to Carl Bonds, Nina Shore, Palma Allen, and Maria Heavner in various color and black and white categories. Over 180 submissions were received from 50 photographers. judges included Frederick News-Post staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child- Help USA
Abby
Darling
Area Photographers. Inc
Frederick
Carl Bonds
Nina Shore
Fredenck
Palma Allen
Clarksburg
Maria Heavner
Karavale
Seema
Joann Hyden
Christine Lennox
Joanne Bolling
Walkersville
Scott Johnson
Local craftsmen join West Virginia Jubilee at Jackson’s Mill
Charles Buffington of Walk ee harden joins Buffs Wood craftsman for the 28th annual Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee at West Virginia University’s Jackson’s Mill near Weston Labor Day weekend. The event runs Aug 31 to Sept 3 with music concerts demonstrations and family activities. For information call 1 800 296 1863 or visit jubileewv com.
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Charles Buffington
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson's Mill
Weston
W.va
Rose Currey
Middletown
Jubileewv
Walkee Harden
West Virginia University
Jackson’s Mill
Wva
Buffington
Buff's Wood
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Kent S. Collins
Dear Abby
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Gramlma
Lake City
Fla
Babby
Pauline Philips
Jeanne Phillips
Robert Wallace, Ed
United States Department of Trans
Wal
Ron
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Grady
Window
Lebherz
Foley’s
Wein
Braddock
By Skip Lawrence
FCC
Clique Voice
Mation
The
Capezio AL Danskin
Chanticleer
Frederick Frederck Towne Mall
Frederck MD
Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Square
Seray Ro
Che Frederick News
Fredericknewspost.com
Brady
Sse
Locsin
Frederick County Animal Control & Animal Welpare
Ace
Olde Towne Jewelers
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