Children learn from adults and if they learn that wanton disregard for the rule of law and that not being empathetic toward others are acceptable behaviors, we have failed.
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One-year-old throwing food – November 10, 2023
Dr. Bob: My one-year-old daughter will throw her food from her highchair. My family thinks it’s cute but at the end of a busy day, I don’t since I have to clean it up. What advice do you have? Answer: I completely understand your problem. I’m sure that she is smiling and probably laughing as…
The injustices of poverty
The war on poverty should not just be a financial one. The war on poverty needs to be an all-inclusive one bringing justice to all.
How do handle a picky eater – November 3, 2023
Dr. Bob: I have a 5-year-old granddaughter who used to eat everything when she was 2-3 years old. Now she refuses to try new foods and eats very few foods (chicken and potatoes). She is thin and pale. I have gotten her parents to give her a multiple vitamin each day. Do you have any suggestions on…
What Have I Learned?
If the families that I saw derived some benefit from my care over the course of my career, I had to acknowledge that I derived even more benefit from my interactions with them.
5-2-1-0 to enhance health; sleeping problems – October 27, 2023
Dr. Bob: I am worried about my child’s weight. I read so much about too many children being overweight and all of the concerns about pre-diabetes. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: You are right to be concerned. Multiple factors appear to be contributing to increased weight in too many children. Less exercise, less healthy…