Dr. Bob: I get confused with infant feeding schedules. I know that every time my baby cries that they do not need to be fed but it can be hard to pick up on cues. Am I overfeeding or underfeeding my baby? Related to that, how often should my infant be pooping? Sometimes it seems…
LEGOs – Why? Regulation
In retirement, I have found a “happy place” building LEGO sets. It helps me regulate.
Protection from the sun – August 2, 2024
Dr. Bob: Our children are outside all of the time in the summer. Whether it’s the backyard pool, the neighborhood pool or the beach, they are out there with just their bathing suits on. I worry about sun exposure and its effect on their skin. What can I do to protect them from long term…
Forgiveness is so hard
I have learned over my forgiveness journey that our humanity usually gets in the way of this process.
Protecting children in the heat – July 26, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am worried about my children playing out in the summer heat. They want to be outside, and I want them to get exercise. But when the heat index is so high, I worry about them getting heatstroke. Plus, my oldest son is playing football and they practice in the intense heat sometimes. …
Denialism is so corrosive
Denying the plight of others and ignoring ways to help them is so corrosive to the fabric of our society. We cannot let up on the repudiation of denialism.