As we jump back into another school year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed – “How am I going to handle the new schedule?” “How am I going to keep my child healthy?” “How can I make sure my kids are getting proper nutrition to help them learn?” Start by focusing on these five areas: […]
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Breaking News: Type-2 Diabetes Doubles in Children during Pandemic
Parents, we have a problem! This was the front-page headline in the August 2021 issue of Pediatric News: “Type-2 Diabetes Doubles in Children during Pandemic.” Dr. Brynn E. Marks, assistant professor of pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, presented her team’s data at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in […]
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 child’s stuttering?” Here’s what “stuttering” really is and how to help yourself – and your child – manage it. Stages […]
Postpartum Movements to Strengthen Your Core and Expedite Recovery
Postpartum Movements to Strengthen Your Core and Expedite Recovery What to Realistically Expect Your Body to be Able to do During the First Few Months Postpartum, and Tips to Build Your Core and Pelvic Floor Question: I’m several weeks postpartum and feeling feeling pretty weak and way too tired for workouts. What should I realistically […]
Tips to Get The Family to Enjoy Smoothies
Ways to Get the Whole Family to Enjoy Healthy Smoothies I really want to get my family into drinking a daily smoothie. My kids are two, five, and ten. Do you have any tips to make this fun and sustainable so that they enjoy smoothies? Making a daily smoothie has been a Sears’ family nutritional […]
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 in the January 2021 edition of Pediatric News over twenty percent of high school students report using e-cigarettes. Even sadder […]
New Sibling in the Home
Avoiding Sibling Rivalry Some sibling strife is inevitable, though the degree depends on the ages of the two children, whether or not their personalities are compatible, and the level of sibling conflict you tolerate. An attachment-parented child will have a much easier time adjusting since she got what she needed when she needed it. She […]
How to Stop Your Child’s Cravings for Junk Carbs
5 Ways to Stop Your Child’s Cravings for Junk Carbs My nine-year-old has consistent cravings for junk carbs, particularly unhealthy treats and anything sugary. She is also on the heavier side. How can I guide her toward more balance without creating unhealthy body/food issues? Most of us moms, including myself, have struggled with keeping our […]
Co-Sleeping with a Toddler and Newborn
Dr.Sears’ Suggestions on Co-Sleeping with Two Babies We are expecting our second child in a few short months, and we also co-sleep with our eighteen-month-old son. How can we safely co-sleep with two babies? In reading your question, the first thought that came to my mind was where there’s a will, there’s a way. You […]
Baby Constipation: Stool-Softening Techniques
Tips to Ease Baby Constipation What can I do to help my baby’s constipation? He also has silent reflux. I have tried pears and prunes, and they seem to make the reflux worse. Constipation is painful for children to have and painful for mothers to watch. As I have said many times in my Mondays […]
Reduce Pain During Childbirth
15 Ways to Reduce Pain During Childbirth It is a common feeling that childbirth is a beautiful thing. But as many women will tell you, with beauty comes pain. Here are 15 ways to reduce pain during childbirth. 1. Forget Your Fears There is a connection between fear and pain during childbirth. The efficiency of […]
Dehydration
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Your child has had vomiting and/or diarrhea for three days, refuses to eat, will only take a few sips of juice, seems less active, and is urinating less often than usual. You begin to worry about dehydration. Here are some tips to help you determine how dehydrated your child might […]