Dr. Bob: I have been reading a lot about arrangements for infant sleeping. My parents want to buy bumper pads and cute pillows for the crib for our new baby boy due soon. My reading tells me that we should not have those in the crib. And I also read that I should not have…
2025 and the three Rs – Review, Renew, Recommit
When we pause and reflect on our actions in our community, a “new and improved” filter (developed by our review through continuous introspection) will allow us to renew and recommit our energies toward community improvement.
Is my child overcommitted? – January 10, 2025
Dr. Bob: My two children, ages 10 and 14, are signed up for so many things – sports, music, dance, and debate. It seems that we are constantly on the go and barely have time for family meals, homework and sleep. I worry that they are overcommitted but don’t know what to do about it. …
Loathing – it works but it shouldn’t
We have to resist such an insidious negative influence. Let’s be willing to recognize what we do well and where we need to improve. Only then can we truly live out the American Dream.
Why so many colds? – January 3, 2025
Dr. Bob: My three children (two in grade school and one in kindergarten) seem to have colds all the time in the winter. The sneezing and coughing don’t seem to go away. Not only do the kids get colds and pass them around, each child has cold after cold. And of course, my husband and…
Infant mental health – Part II
To optimize the development and well-being of our children, the physical health and the mental health must be considered at every step.