Renew Family Medicine

03/20/2026

Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "Consent (For Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU." When Rachel Brian co-created the viral "Tea Consent" video, parents wanted a way to explain the same idea to their kids -- so she wrote this playful, accessible guide to consent and bodily autonomy for kids!

In eight short chapters packed with illustrations, Brian talks about body autonomy, what boundaries are and how to set them, and how to respect other people's boundaries, as well as what to do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe and how to identify red flag relationship behaviors like abuse of power or inappropriate grooming.

She also reminds kids to practice talking about and asking for consent in their own interactions: "CONSENT TAKES PRACTICE. The more that people around you practice consent, the more natural it is for everyone." This timely and empowering book is the perfect way to talk to kids about the importance of consent and body autonomy. Highly recommended for ages 6 to 10.

"Consent (For Kids!)" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/consent-for-kids

To start teaching children -- girls and boys alike -- from a young age about the need to respect others and their personal boundaries, we also recommend "Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect" for ages 4 to 7 at https://www.amightygirl.com/body-boundaries

For a powerful book that explores the common problem of sexual harassment in middle school, we highly recommend "Maybe He Just Likes You" for ages 10 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/maybe-he-just-likes-you

There is also a helpful guide for teens on topics such as consent and setting boundaries: "Real Talk About S*x and Consent: What Every Teen Needs to Know," for ages 13 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/real-talk-about-sex-and-consent

For more books for young children that establish an early foundation of respect for personal boundaries and bodily autonomy, visit our blog post "Body Smart, Body Safe: Talking with Young Children About Their Bodies" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11069

03/20/2026

👏 👏 👏 classic strategy from our current corrupt government - distract from real systemic issues

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

👏 Chronic disease is a result of the systems in our country that place profits over patients, policies that line the pockets of billionaires over meaningful progress toward improving the lives of Americans, and a government that prioritizes corruption over all else. When the environment that patients live in makes it next to impossible to make sustainable changes in their lifestyle, we cannot expect our population to get healthy again. 👏

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

When official health agencies start posting nutrition advice as memes, we’ve probably lost the plot.

Yes, diet matters, and many ultra-processed foods are high in added sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats. However, reducing nutrition science to a vague buzzword and a wide-eyed emoji isn’t exactly helpful public health communication.

People deserve clear, evidence-based guidance, not vibes.

Focus on patterns that actually improve health: more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fiber, and balanced meals. Not fear of a label.

03/11/2026

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today we honor the women who continue to shape the future of healthcare! At our clinic, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women in medicine and beyond.

03/07/2026

Dr. Hughes explains vertical integration within the healthcare system so well.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgdxjVER_i/?igsh=bXZxcWo4czlxZG04

03/05/2026

At least 50 infants died in an inclined sleeper after the products were recalled, according to a new “Pediatrics” study. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of nearly 5 million inclined sleepers after reports of infant deaths in April 2019. A few years later, Congress banned the manufacturing and distribution of inclined sleepers and crib bumpers.

AAP recommends that infants sleep on their backs on a firm, flat, non-inclined surface with no loose bedding or soft objects. Learn more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/4kWL9EP

03/05/2026

It is ALWAYS about the money. Execs with multimillion dollar salaries and multimillion dollar bonuses per year have the gall to tell employees and clinical staff that the hospital is losing money so there will be "restructuring", AKA layoffs.

Doctors and Nurses at Peace Health RiverBend Hospital overwhelmingly voted “no convidence” in their CEO. This came after PH decided to fire all the local eme...