Pale and boggy nasal mucosa should make you think of what diagnosis? What is the medical term for lazy eye? At what age should an infant begin cooing? A low retic count with a normal serum ferritin should make you think of what diagnosis? ​ These questions should be as easy … [Read more...]

Last year, I coached my oldest son’s in-house baseball team. We finished with 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 ties. We wound up in 5th place out of 7 teams. Not too good. Or was it? Maybe it was good “from a certain point of view.” Coming in 1st wasn’t our primary goal. Our goals for that season … [Read more...]

Last year, my youngest son was trying out for his summer tournament baseball team. He was younger and smaller than everyone else trying out. The oldest kid trying out was a full two years older than him, and he knew it. He’s a phenomenal athlete, and crazy smart when it comes to sports; size and … [Read more...]

We love to preach about what people should do. My wife and I often look at other people and critique their parenting. Then we laugh at our condescending manner and say to each other, “Wow, isn’t it great that we are such great parents?” “And great people too.” We love to point out other … [Read more...]