DR. JEFF HUTCHINSON, CENTER FOR ADOLESCENT HEALTH
March is National Women’s History Month, along with other observances. With St. Patrick’s Day, the month is sometimes seen as a celebration of Irish-American Heritage. We can all find ways to celebrate and recognize other cultures and accomplishments. The reading list this month is a small way to keep others in mind.
READ
Start by surfing https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn more about Women’s History Month.
- What fact surprised you?
- Pick one person to share the information with and why it means something to you.
Rachel Naomi Remen’s Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal
We all remember stories more than facts. Maya Angelou’s quote “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” is year-round wisdom. After reading this book consider the following questions:
- What are the reasons we have very different applications of the law?
- What are the things that we can do as individuals to address this disparity?
Nutrition is not a culture but nutrition plays a role in every culture’s cuisine. We have incredible people at People’s with expertise in nutrition and culture. Please don’t forget about them. In the meantime we can all improve our cultural awareness especially related to food. Consider the article: Your Nutrition Advice Won’t Help if It’s Not Culturally Sensitive
- What is the history behind some unhealthy choices? (Hint: economics)
- Have a conversation with family about food.
LISTEN
Brené Brown is a Texan inspiring the world from her podcasts to TED talks and books. Pick any of her work to acknowledge this month. Her book: I Thought It was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame is an excellent read.
- How did this book change the way you look at shame?
- Which story of courage can you relate to your life?
Listen to The Celtic Women’s Danny Boy
- Listen with someone else for the first time.
- Talk about your thoughts.