Word: parenting
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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CATHY BOOTH, TIME's Los Angeles bureau chief, has enjoyed such genial assignments as traveling to Australia to profile Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. This week, however, she shifts gears considerably to offer an affecting first-person account on the agonizing challenges of caring for an elderly parent. "It was very tough to write this story," says Booth of her contribution to our package on how best to tend to the older generation, which is growing dramatically. "I have to admit that at first I wasn't sure it was something I wanted to write, but I've been amazed...
...have to inspect them thoroughly, check into state-agency reports--and ask, ask, ask questions. What's the ratio between staff and residents? Is there a doctor? What's the food like? (Eat there!) What kind of entertainment is available? (Go sample it!) What happens if my parent develops dementia? Will he be kicked out or moved to another, escalated level of care...
...parent family 15 36 Divorced family...
...help being enthusiastic when a really good guide based on solid research shows up in bookstores. And when the subject of that book is young children's nutritional needs--which are very different from those of adults--you can bet I'm going to recommend it to every parent I know. I'm talking about Feeding Your Child for Lifelong Health (Bantam; $15.95) by Susan Roberts, a nutrition researcher at Tufts University in Boston, and Dr. Melvin Heyman, a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of California in San Francisco. Their book, which is available starting this week, should be required...
...will tirelessly go to practices and games and cheer away. I will take part in pitching, batting, jump shots and lay-ups. The next time you see zealous, overheated parents, remember that at least they have taken the time to participate in their child's life. Not every parent is looking for a multimillion-dollar contract. What's being sculpted here is not a pro athlete but a secure, stable, responsible adult. This weekend's baseball game is where we will continue teaching the lessons of life...one pitch at a time. SHARON HAIGNEY Fort Worth, Texas...