Two things happened at about the same time a couple of weeks ago. First, I was asked to write a blog in support of HPV vaccination by the lovely Mackenzie Melton, MPH, the Immunization Project Coordinator for Within Reach WA. Second, 12-year-old Meredith Prohaska died the same day she received an HPV shot. Obviously, there […]
The “C” Word (No, Not THAT One!)
Am I living in a feminist fantasy where everyone knows boys and men can and do "control themselves" all the time? Right now, everywhere on the planet boys and men are actively not raping and pillaging their way through their days.
The Mr. Hobby Lobby Decision: The Supreme Court’s Super-Secret Agenda (Maybe)
Frankly, I think Mr. Hobby Lobby can and should do whatever he likes with the benefit they are required to provide. They shouldn’t be forced to provide it anyway and sadly, their “win” isn’t a win at all considering the mess it may cause.
“Parent” is a Verb, an Action Word, a Learned Skill
This phrase has been rolling around my brain for the last several days: nearly everyone wants to be a parent (adjective), but no one really wants to actually parent (verb). I think most people have this idea it’s somehow our “right” to become a parent or it’s our duty. Some even have a very strong […]
Go Ahead! Be Naked In Front of Your Children. Or Not.
These are the three “Naked Questions” I am asked with regularity: 1) “Is it okay to be naked in front of my kids?” 2) “When should my kids stop bathing together?” 3) “Is it okay for me (or my partner) to be naked in front of my opposite sex child?” The short answers to these […]
