Last Word column notes mom daughter balance in dispute
A Dayton mother and her teen daughter illustrate the power of giving the child the last word. The mother stops arguing and states clear limits, leading to a calmer home and better relationship. Family psychologist John Rosemond promotes same approach.
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Mom
Shelly
John Rosemond
North Carolina
P.O
Gastonia
N.C
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Twin toddlers rise as national child models in New Jersey
New Jersey twins Jamal and Jamil Azizi, now 14 months, model in Pampers ads earning enough to fund college. Industry insiders note big pay for babies, but many aspiring child models face scams, long auditions, and demanding on set work as wranglers coax smiles and tears for shoots.
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Twin Brothers
Andrea Azias
Flemington
N.J
Azizi
Milton Berle
Buster Brown
Aggie Gold
Fresh Faces Management
Long Island
Marilyn Zitner
New York City
Cleo Vendo
Manhattan
Clifford
Cliffie
Venho
Lori Beebe
Beebe
Chicago
Naperville
Charles Rosen
Mr. Celery
Joe Schneider
Schneider
Kevin Davitt
New York
Davitt
Silence and distance test family ties across continents
Dear Abby sees two sisters separated by years and miles. One writer, an attorney, feels cut off after two years of radio silence from her older sister who has not acknowledged gifts or kept in touch. The mentor urges reaching out to explain hurt and seek clarity, noting teens should be old enough to acknowledge kindness. The second anecdote shares a misdirected funeral card mix up, ending with a light note from Dr Kavka appreciating the audience lift.
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Abby
Sterless
Selig J. Kavka
M.D
Dr. Kava
Parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the neck
A reader asks about a high blood calcium level and parathyroid surgery. The four parathyroid glands regulate calcium. overactivity raises calcium and can require surgical removal, but other conditions may cause high calcium. Proper tests and specialist referral are advised.
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Dr. Gott
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