Welcome to our Family "Welcome" is an often-used word that I have never given a lot of thought as to what it can actually mean. The dictionary defines the verb form as "greeting someone in a glad, polite, and friendly way." Also, the adjective form implies an action of acceptance with pleasure or gladly received, like having a "welcoming " atmosphere. We welcome our patients and parents to our practice but do not reserve this feeling for first impressions when you walk in the door. We also striv [...]