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My world is one of mothers and daughters. I grew up as the eldest of four girls. My mother was an only daughter to her mother. My grandmother was the eldest of three girls. I too have only daughters. So, I should be an expert…

The importance of reading to your child

May 1, 1995

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A couple of weeks ago, your school aged child should have come home with a booklet written by Ben Wicks, entitled Born to Read. If she didn’t or if you have a child whose not yet attending school, you can pick up a free copy…

The importance of eye care

March 1, 1995

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I remember when I first had to wear glasses. I was about five years old. The frames were the kind that went up at the corners and had little ribbon-like designs engraved at the tips. Of course I was teased – “four eyes” was the…

Your child's self esteem - choosing your words carefully

December 1, 1992

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Walking in the mall today, I overheard a mother shouting at her daughter – “How stupid are you? How many times do I have to tell you not to run through the mall? And then in the same breath -“and do up your shoes or…