Dr. Bob: I don’t know when to set a curfew for my teenager. I remember that my parents set a curfew that I thought was too early. What do you think is a reasonable time? Does it change with age? What if his friends have a different curfew? Answer: The whole concept of curfew is…
Tears – Cleansing Properties
Tears are so important in our lives. While we might try to stifle them at times (to keep our emotions in check and/or to avoid embarrassment), I would argue that it is healthy and therapeutic to let the tear duct gland overproduce and to overflow the tear duct with overt tears noted around the eyes or on the face.
Teens and social media – April 19, 2024
Dr. Bob: I know that my teenage daughter spends far too much time on social media. I read about all of the negative things that can happen. How can I control her use of social media? How can I help guide her through the combination of the turbulent teen years and now social media? Answer: …
Profiles in Courage
It is up to us now to continue the diligent journey to protect humanity from its own inhumanity. Their profiles in courage should be examples for us.
“Bad” public behavior – April 12, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am so embarrassed when I take my 4-year-old son out in public, like to the grocery store, and he has a temper tantrum. He screams and makes quite a scene. Do you think he has attention deficit disorder? Answer: I can appreciate your question. So many parents in my career have dealt…
Remember redlining?
The sinister implications of this social engineering practice have had consequences since its initial use and persist to this day.