Tag Archives: concern

Is this baby at risk of sexual abuse from the father?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dr. Pat

A young relative of ours has an infant child. She has been estranged from the father of the baby since shortly after the baby’s birth. She has some concerns about this man’s behaviour while around the baby. When he has … Continue reading →

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Is tickling a cause for concern?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My son is a wonderful father to two preschool girls. He is devoted to them. My concern is that he often wrestles with them and tickles them. He blows on their stomachs with his lips and makes them laugh. They … Continue reading →

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How can I prepare my daughter for the reactions to her skin condition?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Dr. Pat

My three-year-old daughter was diagnosed shortly after birth with urticaria pigmentosa. Fortunately, the lesions are mostly confined to her trunk, but they are noticeable on her neck, arms and legs. During the summer we had a situation in which people saw … Continue reading →

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My daughter thinks it’s funny to hurt other kids.

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dr. Pat

I have a three-year-old who just hit a four-year-old in the face with a jewelry box and laughed about it. Her babysitter put her in time out and told her how wrong it was but all she did was laugh … Continue reading →

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