News For, By and About People
Sandra Peterson, RN, CSN
In a perfect world the title above might seem absurd or appear to be a joke. However, the world isn’t perfect and the question posed in the title should be answered before proceeding with anyone’s suggestion that your child might need to be evaluated for special education classes.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I am a manager and I feel like more of a mommy. I am constantly nagging employees to do their job, and I’m exhausted. Is there a better way to motivate employees to do what I ask?
QUESTIONS
Why do men need to spit so much in public? — Anne, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
What is it with guys and spitting? — Cheryl, New Haven, Conn.
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
Several weeks ago at a fundraising event, I was introduced to a man in his late 40s. He had perfect hair, a GQ grin and was dressed impeccably in a custom suit. The only thing that sparkled more than his white teeth was his gold Rolex. As I was shaking his hand, I immediately assessed what kind of person he was, but, after speaking with him, my initial characterization was destroyed and so was my spirit. I realized that I had unfairly (and inaccurately) prejudged who he was.
By Tashmica Torok
I do not enjoy cooking. I love to eat and therefore must cook. During our first year together Paul and I muddled through. He could live on peanut butter toast and chocolate milk. I would love to insert a quip about the perpetual child here but I could have lived on the equally nutritious peanut butter and honey sandwich with a hot chocolate. I swear it tastes just like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I’ve gone through a tough year, and I’ve been seeking ways to make sense of all this chaos. I’m looking at joining a church and researching different spiritual traditions. Is there any research that says what the impact is of spirituality on success at work?
By Tom Lagana
Diet and Nutrition - Urban Legends
By Mark Miller
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q. I recently attended an unemployment workshop, and the teacher told us that if we had any gray in our hair we should run out and color it. Doesn’t this advice amount to supporting age discrimination in the workplace?