Ask Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob:  My 12 year-old-twins have a check-up due soon.  Since I have one boy and one girl, I know that there will be different issues for each child to address.  But I have heard that they both should get the HPV shot.  I worry about that shot.  I have heard that there are numerous…

Dr. Bob:  I have seen my teenage son’s friends vaping. I am worried about him picking up the habit.  What should I be worried about?  I think that it is not healthy and should be avoided. Answer: You are correct that vaping is not healthy.  It is addictive, dangerous and to be avoided.  Let me…

Dr. Bob:  My nephew, age 10, got a trampoline for Christmas.  His parents made sure to get the side netting and protective pads over the springs.  My children, ages 5 and 8, cannot wait to go over and play.  What are your thoughts and how can I be sure to keep things safe for my…

Dr. Bob:  My child has a very hard time accepting babysitters.  My husband and I really need to get out and have some time “date” time.  Any suggestions for ways to ease the transition? Answer: This is an interesting dilemma.  There are no one-size-fits-all for this issue.  There are so many possible variables – how…

Dr. Bob:  My infant daughter is having problems getting to sleep.  We have “survived” colic (she grew out of it) but now she sleeps with me.  Is that ok?  Somebody told me that I shouldn’t do that, but I need to get my sleep. Answer: Your question highlights multiple issues about infant sleeping.  I can…

Dr. Bob:  I am a first-time mother, and my husband and I are very worried about all of the shots we hear that our baby will need.  We hear that they have multiple side effects and are not really pure.  All of those shots just don’t seem safe to us.   We have heard that they…