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CONTENTS
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Two Kinds of Parents ..................................................... 12.
A Dad Keeps in Touch Tone .......................................... 43.
Men With a Gift For Giving .......................................... 74.
Mom Rags On Teen Mags ............................................ 105.
There’s No Beating Around the Bush WhenIt Comes to Southern Expressions .............................. 136.
“Baby, Let’s Just Stay At Home Tonight” .................. 167.
As A Rule ... ................................................................... 198.
Semantics Is Everything When It Comes toUnderstanding Kids ..................................................... 229.
Wise Prescription - Running to South Avenueand Back ......................................................................... 2510.
Chores Can Be a Chore for Parents ............................ 2811.
Ding Dong! Back-to-School Means Back to SomeAll-too-familiar Student Fundraisers ......................... 3112.
Fascinating Feedback Gives Writer MoreCredit Than Is Due ....................................................... 3513.
‘Get the Message?’ Word to the Wise: When CallingOur Home, Leave a Voice Mail ................................... 3814.
Babysitter Blues ............................................................. 4115.
Dad’s Rx -- Get Outta Town!! ...................................... 4416.
Ladies Tennis Not For Ladies ..................................... 4717.
No Free Speech in Our House .................................... 50