Dr. Bob: My 5-year-old snores. Should I be worried? Answer: There are multiple causes for snoring in children. Most of them are self-limited but when snoring persists, medical attention should be sought. Since snoring is usually related to partial obstruction of the nasal passages and upper airways, one of the most common causes is an…
Teachers Affect Eternity
At all levels of education, teachers have provided the stability needed for life-long learning and fueled an enthusiasm for life-long learning.
How do I handle my child’s anxiety? – September 1, 2023
Dr. Bob: My seven-year-old is anxious. Should she see a counselor? Answer: This is an excellent question. We are currently in a pediatric mental health crisis – too many children are manifesting anxiety or depression and too few services are available. If you are concerned that your child’s anxiety is comprising her ability to function…
Ban Corporal Punishment in Schools
Corporal punishment has no demonstrable positive effects. In the short-term, the child might be fearful or obedient, but in the long-term, there is no consistent improvement in behavior.
Managing Sibling Rivalry – August 25, 2023
Dr. Bob: How do you manage “sibling rivalry?” Answer: This is a very broad question. One can address this question from the newborn period (when a newborn comes home and, all of a sudden an older child has competition for affection) or later in childhood (from preschool rivalries to teenage squabbles). Let me address this…
The lessons of tyranny for parenting
Being a tyrant is the exact opposite of being a conscious parent that understands the give-and-take of effective parenting and is willing to adapt as needed to change.