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Forgiveness is essential

April 5, 2021 By Robert Saul

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is essential to human existence. The ability to forgive allows us to move on in our lives, progressing from childhood to adolescence to adulthood.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: forgiveness

Trust is the currency of social interaction

March 25, 2021 By Robert Saul

I don’t think it is an exaggeration to state that “trust is the currency of social interaction”—that trust is the basis of how we can make our words and deeds worthy of the privilege of serving others or the privilege of telling others of what we think they should be doing.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: social interactions, trust

COMMUNITY IS FAMILY

March 7, 2021 By Robert Saul

We must remember that our community is our family. Often when we think in ‘a business way’ we tend to lose sight of this big picture. We need to constantly remind ourselves that the real business of business is people.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: business, community improvement, family

Is Truth-telling Important?

February 27, 2021 By Robert Saul

Truth-telling is an essential skill for personal life, for interpersonal social interactions, for community activities, and for governmental decision-making.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: community improvement, truth

The lessons of tyranny for parenting

February 19, 2021 By Robert Saul

Being a tyrant is the exact opposite of being a conscious parent that understands the give-and-take of effective parenting and is willing to adapt as needed to change. Tyranny has no place in society or in parenting. The lessons put forth by Professor Snyder are valuable reminders as we navigate the journey known as parenting.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: parenting, tyranny

The Chemistry of Community Improvement

February 11, 2021 By Robert Saul

I don’t think that it is a stretch to think of community improvement efforts in chemical way. New and enhanced efforts can result from the combination of simple “reactions” by individuals or groups.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: community improvement, human chemistry

A Pediatric Profile in Courage

February 2, 2021 By Robert Saul

I bring the story of this brilliant yet exceedingly humble pediatrician to our attention as a reminder that the work of protecting and enhancing the physical, social, educational, family and psychological environments of our children and families is the ongoing work of ALL of us. 

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: courage, Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha, Flint water

WHAT REALLY MATTERS

January 25, 2021 By Robert Saul

I often ask myself “what really matters?” as I contemplate the path forward…I can engage as a citizen (seeking to help others), as a truth-seeker (on a journey of life-long learning and continuous improvement) and as an elder (having acquired an array of life-long experiences and seeking to use those in a positive fashion). Not being engaged is really not an option.

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Do Pediatricians retire from public service?

December 17, 2020 By Robert Saul

The work of helping our children and families is ongoing. It demands our continued efforts. For those of us that retire from the workforce, we should never withdraw from our commitment to children. I pledge to continue the work!

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Science and early child development

November 29, 2020 By Robert Saul

There are so many variables to be identified and analyzed for early childhood development. These variables are essentially the pieces of the “jigsaw puzzle” of life but do not in and of themselves dictate the future. But these variables can help us anticipate certain issues, be proactive as needed, be reactive when needed and intervene with support when it is needed.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: childhood development, early childhood

“Our society isn’t fulfilling our promise to children”

November 2, 2020 By Robert Saul

The new AAP Blueprint for Children demands our full attention going forward. We can do no less.

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CIVILITY MATTERS

October 11, 2020 By Robert Saul

Social discourse without civility is so ineffective and detrimental to our society.

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Children as Our Teachers

September 27, 2020 By Robert Saul

Children are our best teachers! Listen and learn.

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Foster Children Need Our Help

September 14, 2020 By Robert Saul

Children in foster care need are special attention and nurturing.

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“Wasn’t me”

August 25, 2020 By Robert Saul

As we seek to solve current issues, a “wasn’t me” stance should be substituted with “was us”–and move forward.

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Life-long learning – toward unconscious competence

August 8, 2020 By Robert Saul

Life-long learning is a guide to a life fulfilled.

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Resilience is so important

July 3, 2020 By Robert Saul

The ability to receive help when we are down is key to developing resilience.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: Resilience, resiliency

Communal forgiveness

June 3, 2020 By Robert Saul

Social responsibility (to improve the lives of our fellow citizens and to right past wrongs) is integrally tied to forgiveness.

Filed Under: Thoughts Tagged With: communal forgiveness, Social responsibility

Being better carpenters

May 25, 2020 By Robert Saul

“I don’t think that I can ever forgive you.”  “You don’t mean it.  You’re not really sorry.”  “When will you ever learn?”  Expressions such as these are repeated in households and workplaces everywhere every day of the week.  We humans are social beings, and social beings interact.  Interactions inevitably will lead to some conflict.  I think our ability to resolve those conflicts…

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Captain Miller to Private Ryan – “Earn This”

May 8, 2020 By Robert Saul

So many sacrificed so much for all of us…

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I have been truly blessed—thank you Mom, Julie and Mabel!

March 14, 2020 By Robert Saul

Mothers come in all forms—birth mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, caregiving mothers (often grandmothers or aunts) and mothers-in-law. Whether assuming the role from birth or stepping in at various junctures in the life of the child/adult, these women play a vital role throughout our lives.

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ANTI-RACISM SHOULD BE THE GOAL

March 1, 2020 By Robert Saul

Racism can be replaced with anti-racism

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Capital Punishment is Just Plain Wrong—Thoughts from a Proud Flip-Flopper

February 7, 2020 By Robert Saul

Capital punishment is wrong in my opinion. And it’s been a tough journey for me to come to that conclusion.

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Labels—Merchandise, yes; People, no

January 7, 2020 By Robert Saul

Labels are not for people.

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Revisiting my father

December 13, 2019 By Robert Saul

Being mindful of those around us and accepting them and their humanity is so crucial to our lives. The lessons of Mr. Rogers are pertinent to me, at every stage of my life. His messages are certainly for more than children!

Filed Under: Thoughts

525,600 Seasons of Love

December 1, 2019 By Robert Saul

Abundant friends and love can make us “wealthy” and our lives fulfilled if we consider each minute (all 525,600 of them) in a year a chance to exhibit a season of love.

Filed Under: Thoughts

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