Getting Teenagers to Talk
One of the guests at the book release party asked how I got the...
Advise Without Being Judgmental
Kids, like adults, love to be heard; they also want to know what the adults...
My New Baby
It’s been a long,long time since my wife and I cared for a new...
Having A Baby!
What a great time everyone had Sunday at the book release party. There was a very good...
Much Needed Relaxation
Mary and I had the privilege of hearing the Nashville Symphony last night. What...
Nuclear Chain Reaction
Have you ever notice that when you get too busy things start to fall...
Praise for Messengers in Denim
Of the many talents that Dr. Donahue displays in writing this most engaging and...
School Suspension
There are many things I don’t understand, but one of the most worrisome is...
# 4, Like Father, Like Son
One summer noon when I was a pediatric resident, I was walking down a...
Remember Your Teenage Years.
My folks had been married 73 years when my dad died. My mother is...
Getting to School
School started in Williamson County, Tennessee, yesterday and it added what seems like millions...
Highschool Football
High school football is about to start and I am amazed by the dedication...
Internet and Teen Depression
A recent article in the pediatric literature noted that teens who spend a lot of...
An Army Recruit
I saw a 19 y/o youth today for his qualifying physical for the US...
Teens and Rebellion
Friday night my wife and I invited two of our sons and their families...
Ethics and Happiness
Some years ago I took my 12 y/o grandson to the Sounds Baseball game....
Pleasure without Responsibility
One of the great pleasures in my life (and I have had more than...
Life changer
Yesterday I met an old friend for lunch. During the conversation he commented that...
Like Father, Like Son
Last Sunday my wife Mary and I noticed a cute, preschooler dressed in blue and white seersucker...
ADD and ADHD
I am going to rework and re-run this post as I think ADD and...
High School Start Times
Sleep experts recommend that teens get 9 to 91/4 hours of sleep each night....
Happy Birthday USA!!!
While celebrating our independence I keep thinking how lucky we have been. But then...
Eat your veggies
Wednesday’s paper noted that Mississippi had the highest rate of obesity in the nation;...
Cell Phones Don’t Cause Cancer
Have you all read the report that cell phone use does not cause brain...
Distractions in Church
Why is it so easy to be distracted in church? I wish I knew...
View Post
How is it that so many teens are depressed and angry? I believe that...
Your Child and Anger
Because anger is such a common and serious problem I plan on spending a...
Five ways to teach your child to lie!
Today let’s try a little “tongue in cheek.” If there is anything we all...
Kids and Pornography
There is a burr under my saddle which seems to hurt more every day....
Preventing Teen Suicide
I can’t think of anything more tragic than teen suicide. Can you even begin...
Grandkids
I though you might like to see a photo of my grand-kids. Let me say...
Parenting teenagers begins at birth
Many years ago a 14 year old girl brought her 6 week old, sick baby...
Your kids best friend!
One day last week while walking my dog I ran into a neighbor lady....
Teen age curfew
Last week I was asked what I thought about teen curfews; I have to...
Autism
Autism is a heart-breaking, neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by problems with social interaction,...