Archive for July, 2009
Next Entries »Michael Jackson’s Memorial: his children and his music are the only legacies that really matter
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Watching Michael Jackson’s memorial yesterday was surreal at times. Not knowing what to expect, I think many were a bit disarmed by how respectful people were and how heart-felt it ended up being. It was a moving tribute to a man who clearly touched many around the world with his [...]
Child n’Parent’s Pregnancy Survival 101
Submitted by Child n’ Parent.com
Deciding to get pregnant is like enrolling in a major college or university. You will need to learn a great deal about nutrition, morning sickness, prenatal testing, nursery preparation and, the most interesting fact of all, how to expand your already expanded waist band. Although pregnancy is full of wondering moments, [...]
Star Trek and Health 2.0: a model for health reform?
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
One of my favorite summer activities is watching reruns of Star Trek Next Generation. It’s become somewhat of a summer tradition in my family the last few summers. Having become trekkies themselves, my kids were able to very much enjoy the recent movie, and get the history and lore behind [...]
Kids In The Spot Light: being a help, not a hindrance
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
During an end of the year recital, I couldn’t help notice the interaction between one of the mothers and her daughter, who happened to be one of the younger performers that day – older preschool, preK sort of age.
The little girl seemed shy but very excited. She was showing no [...]
Fireworks Safety
Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Fire safety is a broad category. Did you know that in a typical year more U.S. fires are reported on July 4th than on any other day, and that fireworks are the cause for more than half those fires? With our nation’s 233rd birthday right around the corner and fireworks [...]
Keep the blasting to the experts this 4th of July!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
I love 4th of July - it is truly one of my favorite holidays with fireworks, people gathering with their families and the Boston Pops playing on the Esplanade in Boston. Whether we venture into the city to gather with the crowds or watch the event from home, everyone ends [...]
