Playdate etiquette and family life advice column
Dear Abby advises that friendships between parents are not guaranteed by children’s friendships and that expecting compensation for snacks may ruin relations. A widowed reader asks about inviting her new partner to family events and how to handle her grieving mother‑in‑law. A mother worries her daughter Joanne is stagnating and seeks a gentle way to encourage independence without nagging.
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Jerry
Joanne
Jumble Word Puzzle by Hoyt and Knurek
A Jumble puzzle by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek challenges readers with scrambled words built around a central theme. Answers reveal a humorous punchline shared in the final panel.
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David L. Hoyt
Jeff Knurek
Hints From Heloise On Safe Online Profiles
Practical online safety tips from Heloise cover privacy settings removal of tags and photos and cautious friend requests. The piece emphasizes that anything posted remains online and suggests using privacy controls to limit access and remove unwanted content.
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Peggy Post
Emily Post Institute
Heloise.com
Crossword puzzle clues and reader tips from Heloise column
A large reader puzzle with across and down clues plus snippets from the Heloise advice column. It includes practical tips on shredding old checks, packing chargers, maternity wear hacks, nail biting remedies, and a DIY earring back fix with letters and example names.
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