The First Step – The Power of Starting Somewhere

The First Step – The Power of Starting Somewhere

Today, I saw a 9-month-old infant take her first step in my pediatric office. If you had heard our happy screams and seen the joy on the faces of the parents and me, you would have thought we had won the lottery. Why were we so happy? Because we know that that single...
All Work and No Play

All Work and No Play

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This saying, first recorded in 1659, emphasizes the need to balance work and play to avoid burnout and boredom. Studies show that choosing work and achievement at the expense of fun, enjoyment, and freedom does...
A Woman’s Place is in the Home

A Woman’s Place is in the Home

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, what do you think about the saying, “A woman’s place is in the home”? It’s a phrase that’s been around for a long time, but what does it really mean? Generally, it means that women should...