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…
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Conscious parenting – Basic tools
Instruction, engagement, and involvement are mandatory elements of the process that is parenting beyond the basic nurturing of our children.
Pain in young athletes – February 9, 2024
Dr. Bob: My 10-year-old daughter loves her soccer. Every so often, she complains of knee pain and ankle pain. How do I know when she should rest? How do I know when to treat these aches and pains or go to the doctor? Is there such a thing as too much practice? Answer: Your questions…
Science and faith: a wondrous mix
The wondrous mixture of science and faith makes us stronger when we embrace it and use it to improve our lives, to improve the lives of others, and the life of our communities.
Infant Co-sleeping – February 2, 2024
Dr. Bob: I have heard that sleeping with your infant is dangerous. My daughter-in-law sleeps with her 3-month-old baby, and I am very concerned. She says that it makes breastfeeding in the middle of the night so much easier, but I have read that there is a real danger associated with co-sleeping. What can I…
Catch!
The game of catch is really the universal exchange of human emotions that should occur in almost any interaction.