Dr. Bob: I am so embarrassed when I take my 4-year-old son out in public, like to the grocery store, and he has a temper tantrum. He screams and makes quite a scene. Do you think he has attention deficit disorder? Answer: I can appreciate your question. So many parents in my career have dealt…
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Cancer in a parent – April 5, 2024
Dr. Bob: I am being treated for cancer. Like Princess Kate, I am very concerned about how to tell my children and how to deal with active treatment that might affect my parenting. Both of my children are under 10 so I anticipate a tough time with trying to tell them. What is your advice?…
Guns at home – March 29, 2024
Dr. Bob: I read about accidental deaths in children due to guns it seems like every day. We have guns at our house, but my husband assures me that they are unloaded or locked up. We have two children, ages 3 and 6. What precautions should we take to be sure that they are…
Sound exposure – March 22, 2024
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…
Measles in children – March 15, 2024
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…
Screen time in early childhood – March 8, 2024
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…