Simple, vague or decontextualized words and deeds are not simple, vague or decontextualized if applied for the good and well-being of others.
Biting other children – December 8, 2023
Dr. Bob: My 2-year-old son will often bite other children in the daycare at church. I am so embarrassed. My other children never did that. He bit my husband once, and he popped him. While I know that he shouldn’t have done that, my son has not bitten him since. What should I do? Answer:…
“Better is good” – incremental steps forward
“Better is good, and better is actually a lot harder than worse.”
Assessing development – December 1, 2023
Dr. Bob: I am worried that my 16-month-old grandson is behind in his development. He has barely started walking and falls frequently. Plus, he only says a few words. What should we do? Answer: It is appropriate for you to be concerned as we want our children to be on target and assessed if they…
Guns – let’s do something
It is time for all of us to pledge to make the changes needed.
Getting proper sleep for children and thumb-sucking – November 24, 2023
Dr. Bob: I can’t get my two children on a regular sleep schedule. My three-year-old wants to stay up until her 10-year-old brother goes to bed. I know that they each have different sleep requirements. How do I set the schedules and get things settled down at night? Answer: Your question has several aspects so…