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 […]
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.) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I be concerned if my baby is refusing solids? Q: I am struggling so hard with my 7-month-old son eating ANYTHING other than from me. I have been nursing him since he was born but he refuses to any solids, even eat rice cereal, any kind of baby food, and even refuses a bottle. […]
