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…
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Forgiveness is so hard
I have learned over my forgiveness journey that our humanity usually gets in the way of this process.
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. …
Denialism is so corrosive
Denying the plight of others and ignoring ways to help them is so corrosive to the fabric of our society. We cannot let up on the repudiation of denialism.
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…
January 28, 1986 – Trust misplaced
The Challenger disaster is not just a NASA failure but one characteristic of any enterprise where people interact with people.