Ask Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob:  I am very concerned about what I am hearing about sound exposure in children.  I see children and teens everywhere with earbuds, I presume listening to music.  Or I see children playing video games with earbuds in.  My own children have earbuds for when they are in public.  What advice do you have…

Dr. Bob:  I am concerned about the spread of measles in Florida and some other states.  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 have not.  Could they still get it?    Answer:  Your concerns are…

Dr. Bob:  I just read that children are exposed to too much screen time in early life.  I see little children everywhere holding smart phones or tablets watching something.  I worry about my grandchildren having too much screen time.  What can I tell my daughter and son-in-law about the hazards of screen time? Answer:  Modern…

Dr. Bob:  Bedtime continues to be a real struggle at our house.  Our 3-year-old daughter keeps pushing back the time to go to bed and comes up with every excuse that she can.  We are tired and want to get her settled down.  What suggestions do you have? Answer:  We have all had this problem…

Dr. Bob:  My 18-month-old son is having a lot of ear infections.  At times, it seems like he is having one continuous ear infection.  I have heard about the benefit of ear tubes to prevent ear infections, but I worry about poking a hole in the eardrum.  What is your advice? Answer: Early in my…

Dr. Bob:  My 12-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter are in the midst of developing acne.  At times things seem to be under control and other times the flare-ups are quite frustrating.  I had bad acne myself as a teenager, and I would really like to treat this the best way possible.  I know how frustrating…