It’s times like these that try men’s and women’s souls—in education, particularly. And the times just got a whole lot more trying. Two-plus years of unparalleled COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, rancorous rows over who gets to decide curricula and the placement of critical race theory, and increasing student incivility have been enough to send many a…
Dear Next Generation: Wisdom to Contemplate
Life is precious. Particularly, to someone who is 78 and playing the “back nine.” This leads me to my first snippet of wisdom: Time is infinite. It cannot be banked but can be lost instantly. Look at it as a commodity that you purchase through the Apple app store. Let’s say it is packaged in…
10 Truths About Trauma
March 28, 2023
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As an incurable optimist, I daily recognize the many things in our world that cause us to smile and celebrate. As a mental health professional, I daily recognize the many things in our world that cause people pain and peril. Many of the troubles plaguing our society subject people to traumatic experiences, usually at no…
What Parents Need to Know About Screen Time
Digital devices have become a thorn in the side of many parents. Like opening Pandora’s box, once kids are given access to these glowing screens, it becomes difficult to scale back their use. As this technology garners more influence over our lives, the detrimental effects of its use among children are becoming ever clearer. I…
New Study Shows Women Empowered by Home Birth
March 25, 2023
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How do women who have given birth in both a hospital and a homebirth setting perceive their experiences giving birth? In a February 2023 study published in the journal, Women and Birth, three Irish researchers sought to answer this question. The study, “‘It could not have been more different.’ Comparing experiences of hospital-based birth and…
Movie Manners
Going to see a movie is a fun way to escape from everyday life as you enjoy adventure, comedy, romance, or some combination thereof, but be considerate of the other patrons. Plan Ahead The goal should be to arrive ready to enjoy the movie, so address potential distractions beforehand. Take traffic into account when you…
Heirloom Camping Gear
There are two kinds of campers. One has a garage full of gear, but when it’s time to get ready for a trip, the stove doesn’t work or the tent has holes. The other person chose gear made to last for many seasons, so they spend less time replacing gear and more time camping. (Courtesy…
Is There a Doctor in the House?
“First, do no harm.” Although this admonition never appears verbatim in the Hippocratic oath—a classic translation states that healers of the sick “abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous”—most of today’s health care professionals take these words to heart. They avoid harm by examining and diagnosing patients before proceeding to a treatment. Unfortunately, a lot…
Building Solid Marriages in a World That Encourages ‘Shacking Up’
Roadside billboards are intentionally eye-catching, seeking to gain the one or two seconds of attention a driver has as he zips by on his way to work or an errand. I’ve seen some pretty shocking billboards over the years, but the one I saw while driving the other day reached a whole new level. This…
Dear Dr. Chloe, I Have Been Feeling Really Tense Lately. How Do I Know When It’s Time to Seek Professional Help?
Dear Dr. Chloe, I have been feeling really tense lately. There’s a lot going on in the world, and my wife has had some health issues. I’ve read that anxiety is on the rise and I wonder if that could be my situation. How do I know when it’s time to seek professional help? Also,…
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