Christmas heartache across the divorce era nationwide
The piece surveys how more than 10 million children face holiday distress when parents are divorced or separated. It quotes experts on custody battles, ritual changes, and the need to keep children’s interests first. Advice emphasizes shared parenting, avoiding holiday battles, and creating new traditions.
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United States
Elissa P. Benedek
Ann Arbor
Mich
The
American Psychiatric Association
Benedek
Risa J. Garon
Children of Separation and Divorce Inc
Columbia, Md
Garon
Tor
George
Stern
Atlanta
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
M. Gary Neuman
Miami
Isolina Ricci
California
Ricci
Community fundraisers and sales spread across Elyria and North Ridgeville
Community notices list varied events: Sunday breakfast by VFW Post 9871 at 6805 Lear Nagle Rd North Ridgeville with sausage eggs hash browns pancakes and more. barbecue dinner by Gratton VFW No 3341. Hungarian sausage sale at Elyna Church. fruit cake and cookbook sales by First Congregational Church. Christmas craft fairs and Santa events at multiple locations. Entertainment Books and calendars offered by local centers. various bake sales nut sales and raffles to benefit church groups schools and local charities.
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Food Country
Spm
VFW Post
Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville
Ladies Auxiliary
Gratton Vfw
Elyna Magyar United Church of
Chast
West River St
Elyna
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Murray Fidge Road
Elyria
Chur
Santa
Kelly
Jean At
Eilean
First Congregational Church
Bainbridge
Avon Belden Roads
North Ridgevile
Cleveland Light Center
E. 10
St St
Isabella Guid
Avery Avon Laka Knights of Columbus
PTA
Gull Road
Mila
Cascade Park
Frends of
Cascade
Chronicle
Brandau Jewelers
Elyna Parks and Recreation Department
Gulf Road
Columbia Historical Society
Columbia Staten
Zion Unted Methodist Church
Telegraph Road
Baker Office Equipment
Second St
Rene City of Elyna
Fndays
Santa Willa
Pro Am
Leona St
Midway Square
Hamilton Cemer
Middle Ave
LaGrange
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Ohio Exposition Center
Frankin
Schoo
11Th St. Elyna
Burgin
Pease II
Erie Ave
Lorain
Avon Band Boosters Club
Ingrumental Music
Avon
Jane
Erle Shoras Humane Society
Martane
Lucinda House
People Phs
Western Medical Services
Main St. Obertin
Lorain Free Clinic
Aids Names Project
Anniversary remembrance debate in Dear Abby column
A letter from Eight Widows in Detroit protests anniversary cards for surviving spouses urging alternative gestures. Replies from Dear Abby note many readers support cards as affordable comfort, while some insist on honoring memories with dinners or events. The exchange covers widow perspectives and guidance on anniversary gestures.
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Abby
Wnte
Jerome
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Baltimore Sun
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Jewish Family Services
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Kristall
Pittsburgh
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Census Bureau
KAT Infographics
James Thomas
Zion United Methodist
Q Uniq
Ene
Naples Bave
Locc
Aunt Jemima
UPC
Fits Abbott
Lady
P.O
Otto
Miscoll
Santa’s Secret Shop
Olmsted Fala Middle School
Bagley Road
Cub Scout Pack
Grafton Fire Hall
Novak Read
Grafton
PBL
New Agen
Fgiskay
Tern Ean
Mathi Legal Noir
Wednesbij Sacror
T&l
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Goueurenien Medical Manager
North Ridge RD
van Dyke Center
Detroit
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