Stuttering
When Should I Be Concerned About My Child's Stuttering? A question we frequently get in our medical practice, mainly from parents of three and four year old’s, is: “When should I be concerned about my…
Why Vaping Increases the Severity of COVID
Vaping and COVID Concerns The good news is that teen cigarette smoking has been gradually declining over the past ten years. The bad news is that teen vaping is increasing. According to a lead article…
Dr. Bill Sears
The Healthy Motherhood Journal
Practices, Prompts, and Support for Women in Baby’s First Year A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of baby’s life “Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transformations a…
Dr. Bill Sears
Correct Humidity Level for Baby’s Room
Correct Humidity Level in Baby's Room "What is the correct humidity level for our baby's room? My husband insists that the proper level is between 30-50%. And so I did some research, and found that…
Dr. Bill Sears
Everytime I Put Down My Sleeping Baby She Wakes…
Baby Wakes Up When Putting into Bed "Every time I put down my sleeping baby, she wakes up. Help!" This is a situation that frustrates almost every parent at some time. Realize first of all…
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8-M-O Recently Started Night Waking
Baby Started Night Waking: What to Do? "My 8-month-old son used to sleep through the night just fine. But for the past 2 months, he started night waking 4 or 5 times a night fussing…
Dr. Bill Sears
Memorable Christmas Gifts and Holiday Family Fun
Question: “What are your most memorable Christmas gifts that your kids/grandkids have given you, and how do you make the holidays fun and special for the family?” Can you believe that Christmas 2020 is right…
Dr. Bill Sears
My Baby is Constipated – What to Do?
"I started giving my six-month-old some baby foods a few weeks ago. Now, my baby is constipated. What should I do?" Many babies become constipated when foods are first added to their diet. The main…
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My Toddler is Touching His Privates!
My son is almost 2 1/2. Ever since he was a newborn, he has been fascinated with sticking his hands in his diaper and feeling his penis. We understand that this is "self-soothing" and don't…
Dr. Bill Sears
Dr. Bill’s Five Top New Year’s Health Tips
Top Five Health Tips The New Year is a great time to begin working toward a new, healthier you! So what better way than to get started with a few New Years health tips from…
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The Inner Mom Voice: The Ultimate Investment of Parenting
Listening to Your "Inner Mom" On Sunday, September 13th, I was watching our daughter, and new mom, Erin, mothering her firstborn, eighteen-month-old Johnny, when an “ah-ha” moment took over my mind with the phrase: “Listen…
Dr. Bill Sears
Breast lump in 8 Month Old
Breast Lump in Baby: Cause for Worry? "Three weeks ago my daughter found a knot in the right breast, just behind the nipple, of my 8-month-old granddaughter, the knot feels moveable and does not seem…
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