Ask Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob:  My 2-year-old son will often bite other children in the daycare at church.  I am so embarrassed.  My other children never did that.  He bit my husband once, and he popped him.  While I know that he shouldn’t have done that, my son has not bitten him since.  What should I do? Answer:…

Dr. Bob:  I am worried that my 16-month-old grandson is behind in his development.  He has barely started walking and falls frequently.  Plus, he only says a few words.  What should we do? Answer: It is appropriate for you to be concerned as we want our children to be on target and assessed if they…

Dr. Bob:  I can’t get my two children on a regular sleep schedule.  My three-year-old wants to stay up until her 10-year-old brother goes to bed.  I know that they each have different sleep requirements.  How do I set the schedules and get things settled down at night? Answer:  Your question has several aspects so…

Dr. Bob:  My 4-year-old son seems to have picked up some of his older brother’s stubbornness.  He has even found it funny to use words he knows that we do not approve of.  I know that I shouldn’t threaten to wash his mouth out but am at wit’s end.  Please help! Answer:  Your problem is…

Dr. Bob:  My one-year-old daughter will throw her food from her highchair. My family thinks it’s cute but at the end of a busy day, I don’t since I have to clean it up. What advice do you have? Answer:  I completely understand your problem.  I’m sure that she is smiling and probably laughing as…

Dr. Bob:  I have a 5-year-old granddaughter who used to eat everything when she was 2-3 years old. Now she refuses to try new foods and eats very few foods (chicken and potatoes). She is thin and pale. I have gotten her parents to give her a multiple vitamin each day. Do you have any suggestions on…