How to Talk to Your Children about the Boston Bombing By: Jeremy
Shapiro My heart goes out to all those affected by the tragedy that
occurred in Boston last week. I am also extremely ... Read More »
It is difficult to write about a tragedy just after it has occurred
because it forces us to review the details of a horrific event--
but it is cathartic as well. Looking at the Boston bombing through
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I know everyone has been grief stricken by the events last Friday
at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Even 3000 miles away, here in
California, our community is grieving. I wanted to be sure my kids
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When I first heard the news of the elementary school shootings in
Connecticut the other day, I was in-between seeing patients and
nearly lost my composure. Actually, scratch that, I did lose my
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Rarely in our lives do we find ourselves discussing the
fundamentals of morality. Issues of morality, on the other
hand, are always on the table. We engage, for example, in water
cooler ... Read More »
1. 'Tis the Season(al) Affective Disorder: Why Am I
a Scrooge over the holidays? Mood is worse over the holidays.
Recognize there is great debate here about whether the ... Read More »
Are you ready? I’m not sure I am. As the checklists for
back-to-school readiness are completed I am trying hard to savor
every last drop of summer break. There is something magical about a
lack of ... Read More »
As a doctor, a Trojan, and someone the same age who was lucky to
live in San Diego when Junior Seau was a charger, I was deeply
saddened by the latest NFL player to take his life. What is
provocative ... Read More »