European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 17, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 20 a the stars and stripes tuesday March 17,1992 Ann Landers dear Ann Landers today i attended a birthday party for a 2-year-old boy. I am just a neighbor so i can Only watch sadly and remain silent. This child is the Pride and Joy of his doting grandparents who still carry him around although he weighs More than 30 pounds. He cannot walk without hanging onto something. His Little legs appear to be twisted causing his feet to Point outward. He cannot drink from a cup not even one with two handles because he is unable to grasp it. He still uses a bottle and Speaks no words. His family says he so a Little slow and they Are not the least bit concerned. This child spends most of his time with his grandparents who Are in their late 60s. I read the column you printed Over a year ago in which you listed some signs of cerebral palsy. I realized that this child has every one of those symptoms. I have been reluctant to approach the child s Mother because in a afraid she will become defensive and Tell me to mind my own business. Meanwhile this boy is growing older and in a almost sure without medical treatment he is going to have a very difficult life. Will you please run the symptoms of cerebral palsy again maybe these parents will see them and pay attention. No name in California dear no name the pathways awareness foundation in Chicago publishes an Early warning signs brochure for parents with babies. This brochure has pictures that show Par today s crossword dear Abby dear Abby i need your help and hopefully soon. My husband has been taking dancing lessons for two years. His teacher is two years older than our oldest grandson. This teacher phones my husband Day and night a at All hours. She always needs Money. He has Given her Money for a car a Down payment on a House a television for her kids Money for trips to visit her sick Mother and the list goes on. He has plenty of Money a All inherited yet he wont give a Penny to help our children or grandchildren. It makes me so angry i could pull his Gray hairs out i want this business with that dancing teacher to Stop but in a not sure How to do it. We re Catholic so divorce is out. Miserable in Moline dear miserable you need More help than i can give you in a letter. You Don t say How you feel about your husband. Talk to your priest. Also to a family Counselor. If your husband refuses to see a Counselor go without him. Do you want to stay with him perhaps when he finds out How much it will Cost if you decide to leave him i did t say a divorce Quot a i said a leave quote May ends How to spot cerebral Patsy and other developmental problems. If parents see these signs and talk to their doctor Early in a child s life the condition can be treated. Parents who notice these signs should talk to their paediatrician at once inability to lift head or push up on arms by 3 months of age. Stiff or rigid legs. Pushing Back or away with head. Floppy or Limp body posture. Stiff crossed legs at 6 months. Using Only one Side of the body or Only the arms to crawl. When physical problems appear the baby May also act differently. Parents should also watch for extreme irritability or crying. Feeding difficulties. Gagging or choking when fed. After 6 months of age Tongue pushing soft food out of Mouth. Children with physical challenges can Lead More Independent More productive lives with Early help. For a free copy of the Early warning signs brochure Send a self addressed stamped envelope to pathways awareness foundation 123 no. Wacker dr., Chicago Iii. 60606. Here s another suggestion that could prove a Boon to All parents of children with physical disabilities. An extremely informative and helpful Magazine called exceptional Parent is available for $18 a year eight copies. To order write exceptional Parent . Box 3000, Denville n j. 07834-9919, or Call 1-800-247-8080. C Cutora Syndicate change his tune. Dear Abby i have been a widow for six years. My late husband and i were Friendly with a couple who were our neighbors for Many yeas. The wife died last year and i gave a a Harold a lot of attention a As any longtime Friend would do. We have so much in common and would make a wonderful couple. I have been teasing Harold about getting married a but he refuses to take me seriously. The other night when i mentioned marriage he said a ooh Stop talking about marriage a in a impotent a then i Flat out told him it was Fine with me because i never cared much for sex anyway. Even that did t Budge him. Abby i know there is no other woman in his life. How can i get Harold to realize i am serious i am not interested in his Money because my husband left me As Well off As he is. I am 68 and Harold says he is 70. Loving my neighbor dear Loving invite Harold Over for a candlelight dinner and Tell him that you Are serious a that both your lives would be much Richer if you had someone to share them with. Assure him that you Are not after his Money and the matter of impotence does t bother you As Long As he enjoys cuddling. 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