Ask Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob: I’m struggling to help my elementary school aged child connect with friends outside of school. There are many reasons for this. My husband and I both work long hours, so we often need the weekends to relax and reconnect as a family. We also live in a rural area, so we don’t have…

Dr. Bob: My grandson is 6 years old and I think he is showing signs of being on the autism spectrum.  Besides the flapping of his hands, nervous twitching, sudden outbursts and being very sensitive to loud sounds, he refuses to poop in the toilet.  He has to poop in a pull-up, standing up.  He…

Dr. Bob:  For the past few years, my wife and I have been kept from seeing our grandchildren, even not allowing us to take them out to lunch. The parents are depriving us of precious time with them. What can we do to reverse this behavior? Answer: Family discord is always a difficult problem.  Obviously,…

  Dr. Bob: How do you get a toddler to sit down for dinner at the table without screaming when you live in an open floor plan where all toys and the tv are easily accessible? Answer: It is very important to set reasonable guidelines for family activities.  And dinner is especially one of those times. …