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Peggy Sweeney-McDonald: “Get some gratitude in your attitude!”

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In the class, we were given a writing prompt by the instructor, author Michele Fugate. So many caregivers were struggling, especially the ones who couldn’t visit their loved ones because of Covid19. I took an action and signed up for a three-hour memoir essay writing workshop at the Louisiana Book Festival. I wrote my first chapter.

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Pediatricians Now Prescribe: Children Need More Playtime

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Before we go any further into what prompted the new prescription for playtime from the AAP, let’s take a minute to define “play.” While play can and should be supported and monitored, so children are safe, playtime is best and most effective when it’s not directed or controlled by caregivers. What kind of “play” exactly?

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Robert Chappell of EyeTech Digital Systems: “Begin with the end in mind”

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Eye tracking technology can also offer doctors and caregivers a hands-free interface during surgery or when engaging with high-risk patients. The first was when I sustained the injury that prompted me to seek a better solution for alternative communication. He or she might just see this if we tag them.