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"The Great Influenza" by John M. Barry is a comprehensive and gripping account of the 1918 influenza pandemic

Long after the pandemic, scientists remained obsessed with finding a cure. For most, this quest ended in disappointment

The pandemic slowly abated, but the true scope of its consequences is hard to fathom

The US government’s inaction contributed to catastrophic loss of life all over the world

America’s best scientists set about understanding what caused the virus, but their research only led to more questions

The 1918 flu was quick, grisly, and more likely to come for the young and healthy

In the fall of 1918, the virus hit with terrible ferocity, exacerbated by the bungled response by city and Army officials

When the virus first hit, it seemed like the normal flu, but the second wave made clear that this virus was far worse

America’s effort to fight World War I created the perfect conditions for the spread of a virus

Influenza is a highly efficient virus, constantly mutating to evade our immune system

By the onset of World War I, American medical science had improved tremendously and was approaching world class status

The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History

Parenting is no walk in the park, but if you’re prepared to work on your own habits, you’ll be a positive role model and influence on your c

Mentally strong parents make sure their actions match their values

Mentally strong parents understand the difference between discipline and punishment

Don’t prevent your children from experiencing the whole spectrum of human emotions

Mentally strong parents don’t shelter their child from pain

Don’t expect perfection or intervene every time your child makes a mistake

Set strong boundaries so your child doesn’t think the world revolves around her or that she holds power over you

Don’t parent with a strategy of avoidance. Instead, teach your kids healthy ways to deal with guilt and fear