Dr. Bob: Our neighbor’s child tends to be a bully when she comes over to play with my children, ages 4 and 8. When the neighbor girl comes over to play in the backyard on our playground, she is just a mean girl, at the age of 6. My oldest daughter is a follower. When the…
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Infant feeding and pooping – August 9, 2024
Dr. Bob: I get confused with infant feeding schedules. I know that every time my baby cries that they do not need to be fed but it can be hard to pick up on cues. Am I overfeeding or underfeeding my baby? Related to that, how often should my infant be pooping? Sometimes it seems…
Protection from the sun – August 2, 2024
Dr. Bob: Our children are outside all of the time in the summer. Whether it’s the backyard pool, the neighborhood pool or the beach, they are out there with just their bathing suits on. I worry about sun exposure and its effect on their skin. What can I do to protect them from long term…
Protecting children in the heat – July 26, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am worried about my children playing out in the summer heat. They want to be outside, and I want them to get exercise. But when the heat index is so high, I worry about them getting heatstroke. Plus, my oldest son is playing football and they practice in the intense heat sometimes. …
Challenges with grandparents – July 19, 2024
Dr. Bob: My in-laws and I seem to have a lot of disagreements about parenting and other issues about the children. I don’t want to get into arguments but also know that we are the parents and their interference can lead to tension between my husband and me. Do you have any suggestions on how…
Divorce and children – July 12, 2024
Even though divorce is very common, that does not diminish the difficulties that children can have with the adjustment.