The earliest thing an infant learns to do, even before talking, is to: Communicate. It is something most of us struggle to perfect; and, are still learning as we close out our lives. Research tells us that there may be as much Communication without words as with them. (Gestures, touch, body language, etc.) (more…)
Ok, lets see how astute you are about summer medical problems in children. You are the doctor and an adolescent comes into your office with swollen eyes and a rash over his face and arms with blisters which itch terribly. (more…)
Celeste Headlee: 10 ways to have a better conversation
The term “conversation” does imply two way talking and sharing; but, not at the same time of course. The problem is that often conversations are nothing more than two people taking turns talking while giving different speeches. Stephen R. Covey observes that: “most don’t listen to understand. Most people listen with the intent to reply.” That won’t do if you really want to “talk” to a teen and NPRs Celeste Headlee tells you why… along with how to do it more effectively.
Almost six years ago the European alliance of rare disease patient organizations (Eurordis) launched the very first Rare Disease Day – 29th of February – as a bid to merely raise awareness for the challenges faced by rare disease patients, families, health professionals, researchers, members of industry and government stakeholders. (more…)
A link to a blog post by Hayley Kaplan which exposes little known facts about sexting on their phones and computers to teens.
