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Toddlers That Bite
August 30, 2011
Q: In the last month, our 36-month-old daughter has started biting her 22-month-old brother, usually over toy struggles. It is always to get his hand to release the toy in question. I’m sorry to say that when she bites, I lose it. My husband says ... Read more »
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Problems of the Spine: Treatment
August 27, 2011
This is the last of a three-part series on back pain. The first two columns were about causes and prevention. This one is about treatments.Treatment for back pain generally depends on whether it is acute or chronic. Acute back pain usually gets better on ... Read more »
Parenting
Parental Education
August 23, 2011
As the new school year begins, its time for me, once again, to make my perennial case against parental involvement in homework.First, it is significant to note that as recently as 40 years ago, little more than a generation, the rare parent helped with ... Read more »
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Problems of the Spine: Prevention
August 20, 2011
This is part two of a three-part series on back pain. The first column was about causes. This one is about prevention.Back pain is very common. It affects about eight out of 10 people. But there are many steps you can take to avoid ... Read more »
Parenting
Granddad Is Dad, Too
August 16, 2011
Q: Our 12-year-old daughter seems driven to run in circles. For years now, every day, often many times a day, she will suddenly start jogging in a big circle around the family room or anywhere else in the house she is when the urge strikes. Read more »
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Problems of the Spine: Causes
August 13, 2011
Q. Have you ever thrown your back out? I hear an awful lot of geezers complain about their backs. How common is back pain?Yes, I’ve had back problems most of my adult life and I know how debilitating they are. When I was 30, ... Read more »
Parenting
Boys and Bugs
August 9, 2011
Q: I feel silly for asking, but what is your position on children killing bugs? I do not know if this is just 4-year-old boy behavior, but my son seems rather fascinated with bug-killing. He is, by the way, very kind with our dog and ... Read more »
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Dealing with Secondhand Smoke
August 6, 2011
Q. I live with my 40-year-old son and he smokes like the proverbial chimney around the house. I’m afraid of what it’s doing to his health. What can I do to get him to quit?Tell him he may be killing you with his secondhand ... Read more »
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