I had to bring my valentine supplies to work today. Have yet to construct them or profess my love on these big red hearts but I will before heading home. I’m not buying the boys any flowers or candy (their school friends did, thank goodness) but I do revel in the opportunity to put words […]
Mama Doc Philosophies
CVS Stops Selling Tobacco
Doctors are tough critics — as well they should be. Today the news that CVS Caremark pharmacies will no longer sell tobacco brought about quite a bit of rapid online dialogue. Even President Obama chimed-in with praise, a response that some in the business world say is worth billions for CVS. Having a good reputation, […]
A Detour From The Kid's Menu
Last weekend while heading home from a weekend medical conference in Canada we exited off the interstate to drive through the Skagit Valley on the country roads. The skies were clear and the valley stunning. The land is so spacious in the valley, stuck between the mountains and the sea, it inspires a feeling of […]
Friday Night Tykes As Seahawks NFC Championship Beckons
Wait, did he just say what I think he did? (minute mark 1:18) I want you to put it in his helmet…I don’t care if you don’t get up. Let’s go! Or is it: I want you to put it in his helmet…I don’t care if he don’t get up. Let’s go! Either is grim. […]
Reducing Poverty And Improving Health
Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Lyndon B Johnson’s 1964 State of the Union address where he made a proclamation to commit to end poverty in our rich nation. Nationally, there has been a huge and beautiful focus on the anniversary. Despite the political divisions and tense partisan discussions on how to proceed in poverty reduction, […]
Inspiring Gratitude
Gratitude — appreciating the positive aspects of life — may not be an innate, spontaneous daily emotion to you or your children. Rather, appreciating what we have is a skill we cultivate, practice, and maintain. There is research that shows gratitude is far more than just a touchy-feely pop-psych term. In fact, people who practice […]
Tiny Little Kisses
I’ve had an enormously stressful week or so. Seriously maxed out in a way I haven’t been in some time — smooooshed if you will. The reason I mention my stress is that I’ve found in the past, like this week, these stressful episodes are often peppered with moments of mindfulness that penetrate into my […]
Nothing Better
Nothing better than watching our children sleep peacefully. Independent of our circumstance there is nothing more settling, or prettier, than a child at peace. A day of happiness and good health or one where a child has battled pain or a fever, one filled with challenges at school or one where we’ve simply had a […]
The Lion Dad And Over-Enrolled Kids
Someone mentioned recently that I was potentially a Tiger Mom. That’s when I realized we have a Lion Dad situation around here. So many of us now “co-parent” our children. We share the responsibilities of raising children with our spouse or partner. Although co-parenting usually describes parents separated or divorced who take turns raising children, I […]
