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The Busy PTs Guide to Finding Balance

Expect Mistakes, Not Mediocrity
by JANEY GOUDE
I was writing a response to a comment on "Balancing Expectation" (blog post 7/16) when I realized it really deserved a post of its own. Paula writes, "...sometimes I think I let my kids down and they don't do things or think more of themselves cause I Read More...
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Balancing Expectations
by JANEY GOUDE
Life isn't about avoiding storms, but about learning to dance in the rain. Most of my life's storms result from those everyday events that pop up like little twirling tornados and send me into a tailspin. More and more I'm realizing they usually come Read More...
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He's Eating His Eye!
by JANEY GOUDE
My first student clinical rotation--observation in the University Children's Hospital-- provided one of my most memorable client interactions. My CI had to speak privately with the mother and requested I keep an eye on the client, an 18 month old modern Read More...
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Canines, Kids and Clients (Part 2)
by JANEY GOUDE
Last week we looked at how natural learning is interrupted in puppies and in children. When a puppy is taken away from its littermates too soon, it won't learn all of its social behavior, which can lead to behavior problems in the adult dog. A parent's Read More...
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Canines, Kids and Clients (Part 1)
by JANEY GOUDE
Puppies learn social behavior boundaries when they are 3-7 weeks old, playing and interacting with littermates--behaviors like bite inhibition: how hard I can bite before my littermate squeals in pain and won't play with me anymore. Gradually the puppy Read More...
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Microchipping: It's Not Just for Fido Anymore
by JANEY GOUDE
I'm not a big news buff, but by now my husband would have clued me in on something this sensational. Amazingly, he hadn't heard of it either. I just read an article on the use of microchips in Alzheimer's patients. Yes, I said IN. The same technology Read More...
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Most Embarrassing Moment
by JANEY GOUDE
Everybody has those days. With four kids, I probably have more than my share! This particular day, it had nothing to do with my kids. I went through a drive-thru for a milkshake. A seemingly simple feat, but I'll admit I'm not your run of the mill milkshake Read More...
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Who is Doing Your Job?
by JANEY GOUDE
I'm transferring my kids' care from the pediatrician to my family doctor. As with anything medical, paperwork precedes productivity. So, I took the completed release forms to the pediatrician. The next day, I received a call saying I'd have to pick up Read More...
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Human Error or Negligence?
by JANEY GOUDE
Recently I received an email rejoicing that an unborn child had saved the mother's life. My joy was short circuited by my anger. The unborn child should never have been called upon to save her mother's life...that task was the responsibility of the ER Read More...
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