How can I stop my daughter from getting out of bed?  
 
 
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Q. I have a problem with my fiance's ex. They have a child together. She always calls him just to talk about their 6-year-old son and then just starts chit-chatting about stuff that has nothing to do with their son.  
 
 
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In deciding where to focus this column each week, there's a part of me that looks backward to where our son was this time last year and the year before when he was still in high school. Then I think about where we are now. The bridge from past to present to future is the support I offer for parents, family members and friends witnessing a young adult's addiction and recovery.  
 
 
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Today's first great reader tip reminds me that I need to call my auto insurance agent. As of the first of this year, my daily 30-mile commute dropped to fewer than five miles when we moved our office closer to home. This should result in a nice reduction in my annual premium.  

 
 
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