Dear Mr. Dad: Help! My kids are hopeless television addicts. All they want to do is sit in front of the tube—even on the most gorgeous days. What can I do to break this habit? Advice: Nothing can drive harried parents crazier faster than seeing their children sprawled out in front of the TV on a beautiful, sunny day. After spending the day cooped... >Full Story
The Great Escape
Back in college I had a particular professor we named “Dr. Snooze.” We weren’t trying to be mean. The fact of the matter was his monotone drone sent our eyelids southward. Naturally, one of our favorite things to hear from him was “Class dismissed,” especially if it was another one of his unmemorable late-night lectures. Today,... >more
Finding My Heartbeat
The pulse on the monitor flat lines. A nurse charges the defibrillator and hands the paddles to the attending who yells, “clear!” The patient’s body comes up off the table with the force of the shock. The defibrillator is charged again. “Clear!” Another shock and then the monitoring equipment beeps. “Pulse ox is normal,... >more
Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends?
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