Dr. Bob: I am very concerned about how to deal with my children in the midst of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We have been without power for 5 days and making do with limited food and resources. Plus, we have to try and help my aging parents with dealing with the problems with house…
Love thy neighbor
The ability to love thy neighbor is seriously in jeopardy these days.
Teenage driver – October 4, 2024
Dr. Bob: My daughter is turning 16 and desperately wants to drive. We have waited until she turns 16 to even have the discussion about driving. We know that insurance will be high but are even more worried about her attention to all of the factors needed to be a good driver. What advice do…
More alike than different
Living with artificial differences can be healthy so long we understand our commonality and embrace our humanity.
Am I spoiling my child? – September 27, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am a new parent and concerned about what I hear about spoiling children. I have been cautioned to avoid doing too much (run to her whenever she cries or not being firm enough as she gets older) for her. Yet I want to do everything I can to make sure she feels…
Do we have a broken water main?
Water main breaks will continue, and we will jump into the breach quickly to correct the problem. Why can’t we do the same with similar crises for our children?


