Difficulty Getting Baby to Sleep I am a new parent of an almost 12-week old boy. I am currently having difficulty getting him to sleep both at night and during the day. He is exclusively breastfed and also gets 2 bottles of breast milk per day (evening and early morning). The problem has gotten increasingly […]
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Fulfilling Playtime
8 Tips for Playtime Question: How do I handle my two-year-old who isn’t into independent play and just wants me to play with him all the time? He has been a lot more needy since the shelter-in-place orders. Answer: What your child is doing is normal behavior, especially during a time of stress. One of the […]
Ideas to Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day
Being is a mom is one of the most extraordinary yet exhausting callings in the world. Dr. Bill says, “What a baby needs most is a happy, rested mother.” Easier said than done right? For loved ones reading this (ladies, let us make a pact to send to all your friends’ husbands and older kids.) […]
Building Healthy Learning Routines With Your Children
A Schedule or a Go with the Flow Approach “Martha, what is better for the kids’ learning environment, a schedule, or a more go with the flow approach? Routine Makes the Brain Happy To schedule…or not to schedule. That is a good question! We like “routine” rather than “schedule”. What works well in a school […]
The Healthy Brain Book Endnotes
Endnotes from The Healthy Brain Book Page 42: Omega 3s build brighter brains – at all ages. In our review of scientific studies there seems to be more proof about how sufficient omega-3 fats in the diet increase brain volume and smartness – at all ages – than we could find for any other nutrient. Here’s […]
Homebound Activities to Keep Your Family Active
Tips and Ideas to Stay Active How is your family coping with the sudden “homeschooling opportunity”? Being homebound may be met with a variety of emotions from excitement to feeling overwhelmed, especially if you also find yourself and your spouse working from home! My daughter Erin shares, “I had been dealing with a lot of […]
Coronavirus Insights & Tips From Dr. Bill Sears
Coronavirus Insights We all are feeling overloaded with information regarding the coronavirus, some credible and some not so credible, from a multimedia overload. The good news is that the coronavirus, thus far, seems to be at lowest risk in infants and young children. Seniors over the age of 60, especially those with chronic medical conditions, […]
Coronavirus Insights & Tips From Dr. Bill Sears
Coronavirus Insights We all are feeling overloaded with information regarding the coronavirus, some credible and some not so credible, from a multimedia overload. The good news is that the coronavirus, thus far, seems to be at lowest risk in infants and young children. Seniors over the age of 60, especially those with chronic medical conditions, […]
Difficulty Sleeping in Crib
Ditching the Crib for an Easier Nighttime Routine Hi Dr. Sears. I am a mama to Sara, almost 14 months old. I need help. She is such a delightful baby, but we are struggling at night. I start her off in her crib and end up bedsharing sometime in the night. It’s becoming increasingly harder […]
Food for Morning Sickness
Morning Sickness or Pregnancy-Induced Nausea (PIN) Yes, that feeling that you’ve been hearing about and dreading may have started by now. The term “morning sickness” is misleading, as this queasiness can occur in the morning, afternoon, evening, or middle of the night. Instead of calling it morning sickness, in our practices, we refer to it […]
Waking Up At Night
How Can I Help My Baby Not Wake Up During the Night? “My 7-month-old is still waking up quite frequently at night, 4-6 times on average. He takes two short naps during the day as well. I’m wondering if longer naps during the day would help his nighttime habits” Answer: Well, about the idea of […]
Fear and Anxiety
Minimizing Your Child’s Fears and Anxiety “My 9-year-old has started struggling with a bit of fear and anxiety, especially relating to safety (double-checking locks, coming out of his room after bedtime to talk about noises, etc). He also fixates a bit, so a little worry about a small issue can quickly escalate into some big […]