Should You Teach Your Child a Second Language?
Dear Mr. Dad: My husband and I are both American and speak only English. We’ve heard that it’s good to expose children to other languages. Is it really? If so, when and how do we do it? A: There’s absolutely no question that learning a second language is good for kids (and adults). Here’s how:...CONTINUE READING→
How Does a Good Doctor Get That Good?
A patient recently referred to me as the “Doctor’s doctor.” I was honored. And it led me to think: What makes a doctor really good at doctoring? Look it Up If you look up the term “Doctor’s doctor,” you might not find a formal definition for it. Among physicians and groups that rate doctors, it...CONTINUE READING→
Special Needs Kids Need Special Dads
Dear Mr. Dad: Our 5-year-old daughter has several special needs. My wife and I love her unconditionally, but I have to admit that parenting her has affected our marriage. Part of the tension comes from the fact that she and I don’t respond to the stress the same way. Do you think there’s anything we...CONTINUE READING→
The More the Merrier
Name something besides celebrity status that the following couples have in common: Rhea Durham and Mark Wahlberg, Tory Spelling and Dean McDermott, and Victoria and David Beckham. Bingo! They each have a brood of 4 kids. Whatsup with large families? A Big Brood I just got another birth announcement from a lovely couple in my...CONTINUE READING→
Infertility Problems: Not Just for Women Only
Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I are having trouble conceiving. After putting us through months of testing, the fertility doctor we’re seeing says that the problem is on my end. I’m devastated. I just assumed that women were the ones who had fertility problems, and I feel like a complete failure, as if I’m...CONTINUE READING→
Getting Snipped and Getting Cancer
You’re done with the kid thing and thinking of getting your wings clipped. What can go wrong early on after a vasectomy is pretty understandable and, fortunately, quite uncommon. But what about later on, say many years afterwards? Anything you should worry about? Worry Wart I get asked this all the time by patient’s considering...CONTINUE READING→
So, You Think You’re Having a Heart Attack
You start having chest pains, so go to the nearest emergency room. Needless to say, it’s a frightening, stressful time. You look to the health professionals treating you to get best possible advice about next steps. Are you having a heart attack? Do you need to be admitted to the hospital? Chest pain accounts for...CONTINUE READING→
Fascinating Facts about Your Digestive System
Our digestive system is an amazing 26 foot length work of art. Its talent includes taking the food we eat, breaking down and extracting the components of various nutrients, fiber, and calories that help to nourish and keep us alive. This work of the digestive system comprises the two main functions this irreplaceable system has...CONTINUE READING→
Five Signs that Your Child May Have an Alcohol or Drug Addiction
When you are a parent, it is important to take the time to pay attention to what your teenager is doing. Teens are partying earlier than ever and less afraid of the consequences that can come with hardcore partying with MDMA and alcohol abuse. It is important to know the signs of alcohol or drug...CONTINUE READING→
Three Ways to Help Your Loved One Facing Addiction
Addiction can be tough not only on the person who is suffering from the illness but on the family as well. When you have a loved one who is dealing with any type of addiction, you want to tread lightly to avoid worsening their condition. Addictions can show up in all different ways and have...CONTINUE READING→