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Husband, dad x3, and Med-Peds hospitalist in Chicago, IL! 🚲☕️☀️🌳🏙
May 24, 2023 12 tweets 3 min read
I just finished reading “How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen.”

There is no perfect way to parent. BUT having tools or strategies has been helpful for me. I need a plan. 🤣😜😭

Here are my Top 10 Takeaways from the book: Image 1️⃣ Respect Their Feelings: Acknowledge your child's emotions and validate their feelings. When you listen and empathize with their experiences, it helps them feel understood and builds trust.
May 18, 2023 16 tweets 3 min read
I found Peter Attia’s book, Outlive, so interesting. It’s about longevity.

What is longevity exactly? It’s two parts: how LONG you live (in years) and how WELL you live - the quality of those years (healthspan).

I especially want to live WELL.

HERE ARE MY FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: Image To live well late into your life, you must avoid the four aging diseases: cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and metabolic disease.