Pressing for higher standards at home and school
A North Carolina psychologist advises parents to set clear Friday review and rework rules to boost Sam's effort. He warns against excessive pressure and suggests framing standards as personal expectations. He notes improvements should follow when Sam sees consistent consequences.
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Man vs Woman Book Sparks Husbandly Grumbles
A reader mocks Stephanie Brush’s Men: An Owner's Manual calling it swill. He lampoons its claim that women marry for company and notes chapters on husbands like firemen. He highlights humor and misgives about the author born in Cleveland and living in Greenwich Village.
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Adventures in Parenthood Then and Now
A narrator reflects on friends Sam and Katie who tour the world and host expensive New Year dinners while starting a family with daughter Hope. The writer compares their own quieter adventures and nostalgic longing as they grow older with children. She recalls visiting New York, theater, and the evolving meaning of romance as motherhood deepens.
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Fat acceptance advocates challenge weight bias
NAAFA leaders and members discuss obesity versus overweight, criticizing diet culture and advertising that excludes larger bodies. Founders and participants describe discrimination, self image struggles, and support networks as vital for confidence and daily life. For information, call 333-4755.
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