I am taking the opportunity to forward a recent e-mail from the founders of Pandemic Parenting (see: pandemic-parent.org) Dr. Amanda Zelechoski a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and attorney, specializing in trauma, currently Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Purdue University Northwest, and Dr. Lindsay Malloy Associate Professor of Psychology...
Never Too Old for Love or Marriage – Alice’s Restaurant Redux

The New York Times wedding “Vows” section had a lovely, heart warming story about folk singer, son of Woody Guthrie, Arlo Gutherie and his marriage here in Florida to Marti Ladd.
Marti Ladd was prone to confusing the troubadour Pete Seeger with the classic rock artist Bob Seger. Her knowledge...
How Did We Get Here? Costly Vaccine Mistakes and a Warning for the Future

From the New York Times, WASHINGTON — As the Biden administration tries to stanch yet another wave of the coronavirus pandemic, senior White House officials have also been considering a proposal to ensure the nation is better prepared for the next infectious disease outbreak.
Key to the plan is the...
When Parents Disagree About Vaccinations for Their Children

When joint custodial parents can't agree on the best interests of their child, a court is thrown into the middle, that uncomfortable — but ultimately necessary — position of making an important decision for someone else's child.
Here, the question is whether an 11-year-old child should be vaccinated against the...