“I’m looking for information on how to handle a young toddler’s (14 months) need of having Daddy all to herself. This particular child spends all day with Mom, and when Daddy comes home, she won’t leave his side. She gets angry if Mom and Dad try to spend time together. She sleeps with Dad and […]
Cooking with Omega-3 Oils
“I’ve read your section about oils; however, you don’t mention anything about cooking using omega 3 marine oils. I’m wondering if omega oil can be used in the cooking process and if so, do you know what the smoke point of fish oil would be.” Omega-3 oils play an important role in keeping us healthy. […]
Colored Teeth
“My 11-month-old baby just got her two front top and bottom teeth. Her bottom teeth have a black line that goes across the middle of both teeth. Neither her doctor nor dentist can give me a reason for this. I have never put her to bed with a bottle, She does not eat hardly any […]
Chapped Lips
“My son is 7 1/2 months old and seems to have chapped lips. It is red on the right side of his mouth, on the upper lip. It does not seem to bother him, but I feel the pacifier (only uses to go to sleep) is irritating it. Is there anything we can use to […]
Can I Safely Diet While Breastfeeding?
“I want to go on a diet while breastfeeding my baby. Is this safe? I don’t want to deprive my baby of nutrients.” It is generally felt that going on a major diet during breastfeeding can decrease the amount of much-needed fats in your breast milk. Babies’ brains need a lot of good, healthy fats […]
Breath-Holding Spells
“My 18-month-old has breath-holding spells. Sometimes when he cries, he can’t catch his breath. He turns blue and passes out. Is this dangerous? What can I do to stop it?” Breath-holding spells are common. They are not harmful, and kids will grow out of them eventually. They often start between 3 and 12 months of […]
Is Breastmilk Nutritionally Useless After One Year?
“I am looking for a source of good, non-biased scientifically backed-up info on certain aspects of breastfeeding/breastmilk, and was wondering if you could help.. My daughter has just turned one, and is still fixated on breastfeeding. Although I instinctively think this is probably OK, I could do with something to backup my feelings, and to […]
Yeast Breast Rash / Infection
“I have had a rash on my breasts which my doctor diagnosed as impetigo. He prescribed an oral antibiotic which has not worked on this yeast breast rash. In fact the rash has gotten worse and has spread to a larger area on the breasts. I am at the end of the antibiotics. I know […]
Bowlegs
“I use an Asian baby carrier (called a Mei tai) on my 3-month-old. She spreads her legs out and straddles my body. I have heard that in older days, women would strap their babies to their bodies and work in the fields. Having their legs spread out around their mothers all day caused bow legged […]
Attachment Parenting & Marriage
How to Find Balance with Attachment Parenting and Marriage After the birth of your child, it is easy to get so consumed in caring for your new baby that your relationship with your partner suffers. This is a common question I hear from new parents who practice attachment parenting: “Dr. Sears, My wife is so committed to the […]
Baby Blues Getting Worse
“I had my first baby 9 months ago and recently I started having depressive moods especially towards my husband. I probably suffer from postpartum depression. I feel listless, easily agitated, fatigue, lack of interest, poor concentration and decision making. However what I realize too is whenever I feel frustrated or agitated especially after a disagreement […]
Autism & Thyroid
“My 3-year-old daughter is being evaluated for Autism. If she is diagnosed with Autism she will be on the mild end. However, I am 9 months pregnant with my second child and not only fearful for him, but of course guilt ridden for my daughter wondering if I caused this, and should I have been […]