One cannot tear at one thread on the fabric of pediatric care and research and expect the wonderful tapestry of pediatric care and research to effectively continue to achieve great things.
“Stay Calm and Parent On”
One cardinal principle in parenting – a dysregulated parent cannot regulate a child. By regulation, I mean the ability to be present, attentive, attuned and responsive to the needs of the child.
Patriotism is between the ears, not on your head
Displays of patriotism without the requisite actions are incomplete in my estimation.
Parental regulation – March 21, 2025
Dr. Bob: I find parenting very stressful. I now can appreciate what my parents went through. Do you have any advice as to how to learn to relax and respond in a calm manner to issues with my children? I want to try and do better. Answer: Parenting is tough work. Even when in a…
WOKE is good, not evil
Being woke does not promote hate as some contend. Quite the contrary. It seeks understanding and inclusion, acknowledging history and working to learn from it for a better future.
Water safety – March 14, 2025
Dr. Bob: The warm weather is coming soon. We do not have a pool, but our neighbors do. They do not have a fence around their pool. One of my children is an avid swimmer, and my toddler has to use his swimmies to be in the water. What advice do you have for the…