Dr. Bob: My husband and I love to pick up our 2-year-old daughter by her hands and swing her in between us when we are walking. My mother-in-law, a nurse, said that that could cause injury to her elbow. We see parents doing that all the time. What could go wrong? Answer: During the course…
Could my child do that?
As parents, we must (MUST, not should) be willing to critically evaluate our children and ourselves, their interactions and our interactions, their mental health and our mental health, and their concerns and our concerns as we seek to be the best parents we can be.
COVID vaccine – Again? – September 13, 2024
Dr. Bob: I see that the FDA just approved a new COVID booster, and the CDC is recommending the vaccine for everyone. Should my children, ages 6 and 12, get the vaccine? Is this next shot really safe? Answer: I think that it is really hard to understand why we have to continue to get…
Trying for a healthy diet – September 6, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am worried about the diet of my children. Both of my daughters tend to be very picky and refuse many foods that I want them to eat. They would rather watch the TV at dinner instead of eating the healthy meals I prepare. Then I get frustrated, and my husband says that…
Learning from History?
We need to learn from the past and advance the causes of social good, avoid the pitfalls along the way, and condemn the actions that take us backward.
Social capital is our WD-40
By considering social capital as our WD-40, we are ready to get things moving.