Dr. Bob: My three-month-old daughter appears to have crossed eyes at times. Some family members say don’t worry about it, that it will go away. Some family members have warned me about potential dangers. What is the best course of action? Answer: You are right to be concerned about your infant’s eyes. They are critical to…
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Constipation – December 20, 2024
Dr. Bob: My 7-year-old son has been having problems with a lot of stomach aches recently. His bowel movements are quite large and infrequent. Sometimes he will have problems controlling himself and have accidents. He is quite upset with this. We don’t know what to do and fear that the problem will only get worse. …
Developmental concerns – December 13, 2024
Dr. Bob: My child has been identified as being behind in development. She is behind in both motor development and her speech. I have been referred for further evaluation but am concerned about the delay in scheduling those appointments. Any suggestions? Answer: I share in your concerns. Monitoring your child’s progress developmentally is such an…
A fussy baby – December, 6, 2024
Dr. Bob: My infant daughter started to have fits of crying around 2-3 weeks of age that are difficult for any of us to control. I remember some similar problem with my first child, but this seems so much worse. It is quite disruptive to the family and frays our nerves. Any suggestions are appreciated.…
Teen mental health – November 29, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am worried about my teenage son. His school performance is dropping off, and he is less interested in being with his friends. He says things that make me worry about possible self-harm. When I try to bring things up, he immediately shuts down. Any suggestions? Answer: This is such a difficult time…
Foster parenting – November 22, 2024
Dr. Bob: My husband and I are seriously considering becoming foster parents. We have a very independent teenager, and we all think that we can offer a very stable environment and help nurture some children through difficult times. We know that this will pose some challenges but would like your thoughts about the process. Answer: …