Dear Ann Landers Stuttering Advice and Reader Letters
A letter from a speech language pathologist urges early evaluation for stuttering and offers techniques for parents to reduce child anxiety. Responses from Ann Landers and readers cover stuttering guidance, fake orgasms, and a chair-damage help note, including a suggested reply to an overweight daughter-in-law.
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Ann Landers
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Rockville Pike
Rockville
Asha.org
Nancy B. Swigert
Nancy Swigert
Bob
Worcester
Mass
California
P.S
Vinegar cleaning tip for steam irons by Heloise
Environmentally friendly method uses equal parts water and 5 percent white vinegar to flush iron vents. Heat iron, steam over sink, press steam button to clear holes, then rinse reservoir. Use every two to three months, as vinegar can corrode parts. Follow manufacturer care manual for best results.
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Heloise
Shirley Edelstein
Beaver, Pa
Ambien safety and insomnia tips from Dr Donohue
The guidance covers Ambien use risks, noting it does not cause brain tumors but can cause dependence with long term use. It advises tapering with a doctor, tracking sleep versus time in bed, and practical steps such as earlier bedtimes, a hot bath before sleep, avoiding caffeine after noon, and avoiding large late snacks.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer
Puzzle page presents clues with mixed wordplay and trivia from across and down entries. It lists numbers and partial phrases such as Acute Flyers H.M.S. Areal and various cryptic hints including Caimal like Babllonia and calendar nota. The jumble suggests a full crossword grid with themed fills and scattered misprints.
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Jackson 5
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Spain
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Faction
Atten
Ene Tiga
King Features
Nyc
THE
Reaty
Blondie
Leroy
Nou
Nelson
Youne
Garfield
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Atti
Mais Vite
Baby Blues
Zoe
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Jay
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Hector
Mandy
Mandy Kes
Man
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