Dear Helpless Dad Finds Path to Help Daughters Angry Future
A prisoner seeking guidance for his 11 year old daughter describes family chaos after divorce and prison. The doctor advises maintaining contact, modeling positive behavior, counseling, and setting educational goals to help her manage temper and future choices. Regular letters and calls should reinforce optimism and achievable aims.
Grandparents Learn To Navigate Modern Baby Care
A grandmother reflects on becoming a new grandparent in a world of expert parenting books. She recalls advice from Dr. Brazelton, the shift in roles with grown children, and her own clumsy but loving attempts at babysitting. Her main message is to provide love and support while respecting parental choices.
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Martha Sears
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Can This Marriage Be Saved
A chronicle from a distressed couple, Jane and Alan, ages 42, reveal a marriage stripped to a civil shell. Once friends, they now argue, blame, and miscommunicate amid money strains and work woes. Therapy advice urges no bosses, mutual respect, consensus, clear goals, and Yes and thinking to rebuild alliance.
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Alan
Jane
Dane
Evelyn Firestone Moschetta
D.S.W
New York City
Huntington
N.Y
Bed-wetting in teen may signal infection or soda effect
A reader asks about a 16 year old who still wets the bed. The doctor notes possible kidney disorder or chronic urinary infection but often soda caffeine and late fluids contribute. suggests no drinks after 6 pm and monitoring, then consults if needed.
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Dr. Gott
Living with a wheelchair life proves full for many
Dear Abby columns share reader letters from people told they'd never walk again who thrived from wheelchairs. They highlight determination therapy and faith enabling independence, travel work and family life despite paralysis. Itzhak Perlman and others are cited as examples of success from a seated position.
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Abby
Dug Jones
North Florida Renegades
Gainesville
Faye
Itzhak Perlman
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