Dr. Bob: Fever in my child scares me. When she gets sick and runs a fever, I worry about seizures and serious infection. She is now 6 years old and has fewer high fevers, but she had many when she was very young. Is there a possibility of brain damage? I know that I will…
Acts of kindness, seeds of hope and flowers of love
Nicolai’s act of kindness was non-random. It was purposeful. He embraced that higher power in each of us.
Teenage issues and HPV vaccine – January 19, 2024
Dr. Bob: My 12 year-old-twins have a check-up due soon. Since I have one boy and one girl, I know that there will be different issues for each child to address. But I have heard that they both should get the HPV shot. I worry about that shot. I have heard that there are numerous…
Communal forgiveness
Group apologies are extremely important. Sometimes that is the only way we can move forward in our society as we analyze our individual actions and our social actions.
Vaping – January 12, 2024
Dr. Bob: I have seen my teenage son’s friends vaping. I am worried about him picking up the habit. What should I be worried about? I think that it is not healthy and should be avoided. Answer: You are correct that vaping is not healthy. It is addictive, dangerous and to be avoided. Let me…
Civility Matters
Civility is key to social interactions. It provides the interweaving fabric that keep us together.