Dr. Bob: My three-month-old daughter appears to have crossed eyes at times. Some family members say don’t worry about it, that it will go away. Some family members have warned me about potential dangers. What is the best course of action? Answer: You are right to be concerned about your infant’s eyes. They are critical to…
Infant mental health – Part I
Of all the things that we do in society, infant mental health is the most crucial of all.
Constipation – December 20, 2024
Dr. Bob: My 7-year-old son has been having problems with a lot of stomach aches recently. His bowel movements are quite large and infrequent. Sometimes he will have problems controlling himself and have accidents. He is quite upset with this. We don’t know what to do and fear that the problem will only get worse. …
Perspectives
Perspectives can unite us or bitterly separate us. We can choose to see the other side and acknowledge basic truths, or we fiercely argue only what we “see” and refuse to accept alternate ways to move forward constructively.
Developmental concerns – December 13, 2024
Dr. Bob: My child has been identified as being behind in development. She is behind in both motor development and her speech. I have been referred for further evaluation but am concerned about the delay in scheduling those appointments. Any suggestions? Answer: I share in your concerns. Monitoring your child’s progress developmentally is such an…
Welfare is not a dirty word
Let’s make welfare a goal rather than an evil presence. Let’s make American generous again.