TV Glamor Skews Kids View Of Work And Career Roles
A Florida State University study finds most TV shows watched by children misrepresent work. It notes too few people work and even fewer are rewarded, while summer sports injuries prompt rapid dental first aid advice from ADA president Geraldine Morrow.
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Career moms feed kids as well as stay-at-home moms
A Pediatrics study finds children of working mothers nutritionally comparable to those of full-time homemakers. Both groups show excess fat intake and insufficient calcium iron zinc and vitamin B, signaling diet concerns across the board.
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Donna Reeds
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Together Quickie Vacations For Busy Families In The 90s
The article offers practical tips for planning short four to five day getaways aligning with work and activities like sports and camps. It advises packing simplification, kids packing their own backpacks, keeping a security blanket, small in-flight surprises, inexpensive art activities, airline stationery, and advance ordering of kids meals, plus snacks for delays to maintain energy.
Summer childrearing checklist offers school prep tips
A local Small Talk column offers advice from experts Mari eanne Daniels Garber Stephen W Garber and Robyn Freedman Spitman on using summer for eye exams speech and language evaluation routines and planning for a smoother school year. Two working parents with a disruptive child seek guidance and the column invites readers to call the Small Talk answering machine after 6 PM Tuesday to Friday with questions or tips.
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Atlanta
Marieanne Daniels Garber
Stephen W. Garber
Robyn Freedman Spitman
Help Your Child Through Regressive Behavior At Times
Tips from a parent educator on managing regressive behavior in children including expressions of anger. Recognize triggers such as moves, death, or divorce and respond with validated feelings. Guidance covers reactions to birth of a sibling and debates over letting a child regress to infancy for attention.
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Nancy Samalin
How to choose a day care for your child
Practical questions for working parents evaluating day care and family care options. Focus on safety, supervision, cleanliness, staff screening, outdoor play, age-appropriate toys, emergency readiness, immunizations, discipline, and ongoing communication with caregivers.
George Harrison Eyes Possible Tours After Japan Return
Former Beatle George Harrison talks of a partial road return after a Japan tour with Eric Clapton. He recalls touring in December and April 6 charity show, credits Clapton for prompting return, and mentions Traveling Wilburys plans and potential Britain Europe dates.
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Madonna fans host first International Madonna Appreciation Convention
Peter and Linda Weinzett of Toronto hosted Madonnathen 1992 last weekend in Detroit, marking the first International Madonna Appreciation Convention. Attendees toured Rochester Michigan, saw Madonna themed events such as a lip-sync contest and a 300 pound impersonator named Queerdonna, and heard about the Maddy Awards while plans for future gatherings unfold.
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Linda Weinzett
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