by Dr. Shannon Scanlan | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
My mom died of Alzheimer’s in 2019 and it was one of the worst things I have ever experienced in my life. Not just because she died but how she died. Alzheimer’s affects all members of the family. Even though my sister was with her the...
by Dr. Shannon Scanlan | May 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
My son is four years old and his favorite posession is his pacifier (which we call a binki). My husband and I realize that it is time for the binki to go but it is such a good crutch for us we are having a hard time getting rid of it. When he cries...
by Dr. Shannon Scanlan | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
hello people…I’m back! I took many months off to move to Colorado and try to get settled. Until I figure out how to better manage this page, I’m a Doctor, not a marketing wizard. Check me out on Face book at AskDrShannon! I look forward to hearing from...
by Dr. Shannon Scanlan | Apr 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today’s topic is called, “Do Your Eyes Light Up”. It was not my original thought but one that I like to share with all my patients who are parents (although it works on spouses as well). Tony Braxton came up with the name. The concept is: do your eyes light up...
by Dr. Shannon Scanlan | Jan 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Children love when their parents ask them to help with adult activities. And by adult activities I mean the PG activities like setting the table or decorating the Christmas tree. When children are asked to help their parents it makes them feel important...
