6 Tips: Preventing Sinus Congestion With the winter season approaching – and the germs that come with it – here’s Dr. Bill’s list of self-help skills that you can do to prevent and alleviate sinus congestion during the winter season. 1. Wash those little hands Many winter illnesses are spread by hand-to-hand contact. Teach your […]
Taking Pills While Pregnant
Taking Pills While Pregnant Knowing that you carry a pill-sensitive little person inside you may be just the motivator you need to lower your dependence on medications. I always encourage my patients to develop a pills-skills mindset. Rather than asking “What can I take?” ask yourself and your doctor “What can I do?” If you […]
Tips on Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
Raising a Child with Down Syndrome Our son Stephen is now 26, and as we look back we see things we did right and things we could have done better. First is to realize that these children have differences more than disorders and disabilities. And, remember, the current motto of The National Down Syndrome Congress: […]
The Healthy Pregnancy Book
From Dr. Sears, a Guide for a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby THE HEALTHY PREGNANCY BOOK guides expectant mothers and fathers through all stages of pregnancy from preconception through birth, focusing on how to enhance the health of mother and baby. In this uniquely authoritative and comprehensive month-by-month guide, the Searses address emotional and physical changes […]
Dr. Sears Parenting Videos
Parenting Videos from the Dr Sears Family Enjoy these parenting videos from Dr. Bill, Dr. Bob, and Martha. Toilet Training by Martha Sears, RN Toilet training can be a challenge for parents and toddlers alike. Every child is different and there is no reason to feel bad if your child is the last one to […]
Breathing Difficulty in Children
Breathing Difficulty in Children and Infants Infants and children will experience a variety of types of breathing difficulty from several different illnesses. Determine which situation below applies to your child, and read the accompanying information to determine if you should page your doctor after hours: Newborn to 2 months The first step in evaluating a […]
Chickenpox Vaccine
Q&A about the Chickenpox Vaccine Learn the answers to commonly asked questions about the chickenpox vaccine. Click here to learn more about the chickenpox virus. Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine? Yes. Chickenpox is more of a nuisance than just an itchy night or spotted child. It’s a miserable week for the whole family. Children […]
Allergy Proof Your Child
9 Ways to Allergy Proof Your Child If you suspect your child has allergies, or if allergies run in the family, there are many things a parent can do to both lessen their child’s chance of becoming allergic and how severely these allergies bother the child: 1. An allergy-free womb environment. Especially if you have […]
Acidophilus
Acidophilus Explained What It Is Acidophilus is a powder form of the normal, friendly bacteria that live in our intestines (called flora). Our intestinal flora helps regulate our digestion and stool patterns. Yeast also lives in our intestines. The yeast and the bacterial flora are constantly competing for space, and generally they keep each other […]
Candida (yeast) Infection on Nipples
Candida (also called yeast, monilla or thrush) is a fungus that thrives in warm, dark, moist environments, such as the mucus membranes of the mouth and vagina, the diaper area, skin folds, bra pads, and on persistently wet nipples. Suspect candida as the cause of your sore nipples if: • Your nipples are extremely sore, […]
Explaining a High-Risk Pregnancy
Explaining a High-Risk Pregnancy – Not as Scary as it Sounds When explaining a high-risk pregnancy, obstetricians can make it sound more serious than it really is. High-risk is just a term used to describe mothers who have a higher than average risk of having health problems during their pregnancy or birth, or of delivering […]
8 Factors to Consider When Letting Children Attend the Birth
Letting Children Attend the Birth of a Sibling Letting children attend the birth of a sibling is a wonderful way to begin family bonding. Here are 8 factors to consider: 1. The Age of Your Child In our experience, children over three can understand the emotions of labor and respect the dignity of birth. For […]