Dr. Bob: I find parenting very stressful. I now can appreciate what my parents went through. Do you have any advice as to how to learn to relax and respond in a calm manner to issues with my children? I want to try and do better. Answer: Parenting is tough work. Even when in a…
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Water safety – March 14, 2025
Dr. Bob: The warm weather is coming soon. We do not have a pool, but our neighbors do. They do not have a fence around their pool. One of my children is an avid swimmer, and my toddler has to use his swimmies to be in the water. What advice do you have for the…
Measles revisited – March 7, 2025
Dr. Bob: (Originally published in March 2024 and updated March 2025) I am concerned about the spread of measles in Texas and now there is a pediatric death. Could it spread to South Carolina and do I need to be worried? My children have received both of their measles shots but some of their classmates…
Flu infections – February 28, 2025
Dr. Bob: I am very concerned about the recent increase in the flu. I understand that children can get it, but they tend to have milder cases. What should I be doing to protect them and what to do if they get it? Answer: Your question is very timely. We are in the midst of…
Books – February 21, 2025
Dr. Bob: I keep hearing about the importance of books for children. I don’t understand how books early will make a difference. Children cannot read in infancy, so it seems like a wasted effort to try and read to them. When should I start reading to them in earnest? Answer: I am so glad that…
Hair loss – February, 14, 2025
Dr. Bob: I am worried that my 10-year-old child is losing her hair. It seems to be confined to a specific area and resembles a bald circle. What should I be worried about? When should I go to the doctor? Will the hair grow back? Answer: Hair loss is fairly common in children, for a…