Dear Abby readers advise family based care over out-of-home programs
Letters from readers discuss handling troubled teens with emphasis on early evaluation, family therapy, and in-home interventions. A Minnesota father recalls risk of sending daughter to boarding or reform programs, while others advocate mentoring, school support, and professional counseling to address root mental health and family dynamics.
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Abby
Minnesota
Belinda P
Amarillo
Texas
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A dense list of crossword clues across and down with numbers ranging from 1 to 57. The clues cover vocabulary, geography, people, music, and abbreviations, including Harsh call, Lattice, Gaze dreamily, and Green Hornet's alter ego.
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Pamplona
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Irving
Ms. Ferber
Angus
Water-power Org
Toshiba Rival
Heloise urges donations of washable clothing to nursing homes
Readers are asked to donate clothing for nursing home residents with emphasis on washable tops and bottoms for women and men, socks belts T shirts and jackets. Include underwear and easy fitting items. Call facilities for exact needs and consider spring shopping.
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Rita
Belton
Texas
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