Dear Abby Letters Highlight Hygiene and Theft Dilemmas
A reader asks how to handle a co worker with poor hygiene at a bank while fearing staff turnover. Abby suggests a firm, private warning and potential termination if no improvement, balancing sensitivity and work needs. In Missouri, a fiancée faces theft allegations from his sister. Abby advises documenting losses, confronting Denise, and reassessing the engagement if Bill won’t support.
Normal childhood curiosity about body exploration
Dear Aunt asks if 6 year olds examining each other is normal. Dr Sylvia Rimm says yes it can be normal but use this as a teaching moment about privacy and appropriate boundaries. Reassure parents to stay calm to avoid anxiety and prevent further exploration.
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Balancing schedules for children and parents
Early childhood experts warn busy families risk stress and burnout from over packed activities. They advise downtime and a family mission to regain control, with steps like regular family dinners and learning to say no to extra commitments.
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Planning guide for parents
Scripps Howard News Service offers a parenting planning guide urging parents to set aside unscheduled periods daily and avoid overloading schedules. It advises scheduling important tasks, staying realistic, and reviewing the plan each morning, with removal of tasks that fail to progress. Source is Family Information Services November 1997 Marriage Development Focus Issue.
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