Dr. Bob: How do feel about children having mobile phones in schools? Answer: This is certainly a hot topic these days. But before I address the specifics of phones in schools, let’s talk about phones in general for children. Phones are different than other internet-connected devices. They are so much more portable (“mobile”) and, as…
“Horses were my mother’s religion”
Her love for horses was the perfect outlet for her creative energy and was the demonstrable way for her to show her love for so many things.
Sibling differences – September 22, 2023
Dr. Bob: How can two siblings who are raised in the same home behave so differently? Answer: This is an age-old question. How is it possible that two sibs, with the same parents and raised in the same household, behave so differently? My forty plus years of pediatrics experience has certainly demonstrated this phenomenon, and,…
Didn’t We All “Come From Away?”
I hope that the memories of 9/11 call up our “better natures”.
Talking with my child about cancer in a grandparent – September 15, 2023
Dr. Bob: How do I talk to my 7-year-old about their grandparent’s cancer diagnosis? I am worried about saying too much, but I want to be honest. Answer: I completely understand your concern. Let’s first acknowledge one thing – I suspect that you are very worried about this diagnosis yourself. Whether the diagnosis of cancer…
The Cost of Lies
Lies have a cost because they multiply; because they tear at our social fabric; because they can become unrecognizable.