I tried not to take it personal when a friend in the cannabis industry chided me for not being more on top of how "The Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act" will impact my son, a pediatric patient in California. Sure I knew this was coming, but the state's website hadn't been updated yet. And since special needs parenting, working full-time, running a business and a household … [Read more...] about How CA’s Recreational Use Impacts Medical Marijuana Patients
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Where To Find Pediatric Cannabis Support
"Diane, please note: Mother gives 7-year-old male patient THC oil to treat his seizure disorder." I'd never seen a doctor speak into a tape recorder before, but then I'd never seen this doctor. I fully expected Peggy Lipton to appear with her wide smile to offer me a damn fine cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie. Trying not to roll my eyes, I corrected the new doctor who was covering for our … [Read more...] about Where To Find Pediatric Cannabis Support
Mythic Mothering In The Upside Down
"Wherefore, the days will come that no flesh shall be safe upon the waters. . . . and the destroyer rideth upon the face thereof.” D&C 61:15-19 When my 3 year-old son became obsessed with The Nightmare Before Christmas I tried not to be concerned. Sure, it’s a kids movie but I don’t know . . . He was just so little and scary movies have never been my thing. I was raised a member of the C … [Read more...] about Mythic Mothering In The Upside Down
Weeding Through The Research
Studies on pediatric Cannabis are rolling in and I want to put a handful on your radar and show you where you can find the rest. I'll try to spare you my analysis because I want you to come to your own conclusions. I don't believe in one size fits all. Some of us in our community may share the same diagnosis, but we don't share the same circumstances. You live in a different state, have different … [Read more...] about Weeding Through The Research
