Breastfeeding Stories to Inspire and Inform Nursing is one of the most natural experiences we can have as women. Breastfeeding can bring unparalleled joy and connection between mommy and baby. Yet many women also experience intense challenges, frustration, and even sometimes pain around the act of breastfeeding. If you were like me, you had a […]
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 […]
5 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Getting COVID A question we get every day in the Sears medical practice is “Doctor, what can I do to lessen my family’s chance of getting COVID?” Nearly every newscast promotes the scary term “vulnerable,” meaning those at the highest risk of getting the sickest from COVID. The […]
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 […]
How Chronic Stress Causes Chronic Diseases Many serious illnesses begin with stress in the brain, especially diseases of the heart, gut, thyroid, and immune system. Here’s a head-to-toe story of how stress management is self-care for the brain and body. Excess stress releases sticky stuff. During a normal stress response, biochemicals such as cortisol, epinephrine, […]
Homeschooling Help for Stretched and Stressed Parents The only constant thing in life is change. Currently, as a collective earth, we are all united in the fact that we are enduring the biggest change that any of us have ever experienced in our lives. The economy, the environment, and all industrial and social constructs are […]
How Dads Can Soothe Baby with Father Nursing I need some advice on how my husband can help soothe my baby. I have a six-month-old, and I can’t leave her for more than an hour without her getting really upset. Sounds like you are a very sensitive and compassionate mom, but that you’re also on […]
Autism and the Benefit of Soluble Fiber for Digestive Issues More children than ever before are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)1, a condition known for social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Many of these children also suffer from chronic digestive issues such as constipation and leaky gut.2 We don’t know what causes autism, but […]
The Baby Sleep Book Everything you need to know about getting your baby or toddler to sleep! Babies need to be taught to sleep through the night, and the Sears family has learned though decades of practice. Find out how you can create a sleep plan that suits the needs of your entire family. Buy […]
Most Common Springtime Illnesses When spring arrives, so do allergies. In fact, the only things that regularly “go around” this time of year are generally allergies and allergy-related problems. Here is a guide to understanding springtime allergic conditions, how to recognize them, how to treat them with over-the-counter medicines, how to prevent them, and when […]
Digestion: The Breaking Down of Big Food Particles Hop on the intestinal train for a food-informative ride. From mouth to anus, your intestinal tract is a 25-foot long disassembly line. Whole food is taken in at one end and waste expelled from the other. Enroute nutrients are taken out of the food and absorbed into […]
Is My Baby Sleeping Too Much? My baby is 3 months old. We sleep together at night like 11 hours. During the day, 3 hours in the afternoon and shorter naps in the morning. There are precious moments, but I feel paralyzed from my baby sleeping so much. I don’t know other mothers that sleep […]
