Michael J. Lustick, M.D.
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Children & Summer - Engage & Enrich

2/3/2015

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Summers and Children:

Children need opportunities to explore activities and experiences that engage their minds, bodies, and emotions in order to help them feel meaningfully connected to the world we share with them.  During the school year, our children’s lives are appropriately organized around the demands of that reality and all other interests and activities must be adjusted.  It is during the summer that children have the psychological and emotional space to expand their world to experiences that otherwise would not be possible.  Summer should not be about relaxation for children—it should be about engagement and exploration... 

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Electronic Media & Families - Thoughtful Integration is Required

1/9/2015

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The pervasive use of technology by children has left the family vulnerable to loss of privacy and threatens the very fabric of meaningful family communication and connection.  Technology is a powerful tool that must be carefully and thoughtfully harnessed in order to prevent its seductive power from dominating family life.

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Family Meals - Imparting Values & Expressing Love

12/18/2014

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Satisfying hunger by eating is an inherently pleasurable experience.  As a couple, you have shared food and drink and it has served to enhance your relationship.  Eating and sleeping define our basic vegetative needs and provide a potential structure and rhythm for people who meaningfully share their lives.  Harnessing the potential of food and meals in your family will allow you to define your core values and share in the everyday joys of those you love.

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