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Soon-to-be dad feels unprepared

Q: My dad was never part of my life. Now I’m married and my wife is expecting our first child. I feel completely unprepared and anxious. What does it take to be a good father? Jim: I can relate. That was me. That IS me. Being a dad is tough regardless of the circumstances. But the job seems especially daunting for guys like us whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent. We understand — perhaps in ways other men can’t — just how important it is for boys to have a healthy male role model in their lives. Thankfully, God graciously put some wise and solid men in my path ...

Season of Giving campaign begins

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown, has begun the commencement of its annual Season of Giving Campaign, which began Nov. 1. The 60-day campaign benefits those in need throughout the Diocese of Youngstown. Monetary gifts made to Catholic Charities during the Season of Giving will keep families stably housed, put food on tables, allow utility services to remain connected, and above all, will express the love of God and compassion for others. All donations will be passed through to the local Catholic Charities agencies serving our six counties ...

Cold-sock remedy for nighttime cough

Q. I recently read your article about putting Vicks VapoRub on the feet at night to calm a cough. You described a plausible explanation for why it works. I saw a social media post describing the cold-sock remedy for coughs. You dampen cotton socks in cold water. Wring them out well and, after you put them on, layer on dry wool socks over the top. Then you can sleep without a cough waking you up. How would that work? A. Thanks for sharing a fascinating remedy that we had not heard about previously. We suspect it works through a similar pathway as Vicks VapoRub. The explanation you ...

Senior spotlight

RETIREES TO MEET: The TMH Retirees and Former Employees will meet for a monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at Buena Vista Cafe in Warren. All TMH retirees and former employees are welcome to attend. RSVP to Luana Andamasaris at 330-507-5814 or Tammy Wibert at 330-646-0195 by Saturday. SENIOR WATCH: The Liberty Township Senior Watch Program invites local residents aged 60 and older to learn more about their complimentary services. The program supports independent living through wellness checks, daily phone calls and home safety enhancements. At your request, Township safety forces ...