Ruth Crowley (journalist)

Ruth Crowley (1906 or 1907 – July 19, 1955[1]) was an American nurse, newspaper writer, and television personality.

[5] In that role she originated the Ann Landers advice column, which she continued to write until her death.

[5] All About Baby began as a local weekday program on WBKB-TV in Chicago.

[8] In addition to her All About Baby program, Crowley wrote several books for parents.

"[8] That feeling motivated her to read about raising children, which in turn led her to write books that might help other mothers who found themselves in similar situations.