Dr. Jim Sears will appear on the Dr. Phil show tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 2007 for a discussion on “Little Boys, Big Weight Problems.” Check your local listings in the United States and Canada for exact times. How much do you want to bet he will mention breastfeeding as a way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity?

I recorded last Friday’s episode of the Dr. Phil show with great anticipation and even a little bit of trepidation. I was very curious to hear what the Sears family of pediatricians — Dr. Bill, Dr. Bob and Dr. Jim — and nurse Martha had to say and how they would interact with Dr. Phil. I know Dr. Phil doesn’t agree with them on the co-sleeping issue and I wondered whether the show would deteriorate into a war of words that wouldn’t really help anyone. I was pleasantly surprised!

If you’re a fan of attachment parenting and the Sears family of pediatricians, set your TiVo or VCR to record Dr. Phil on Friday, January 19, 2007 (check your local listings in the United States and Canada for exact times). Dr. Phil has invited Dr. William Sears, Dr. James Sears and Dr. Robert Sears to help answer questions from young mothers. Want to know “how do I stop the temper tantrums” or “what do I do if my child just won’t eat?” Want to see some interesting debate? It should make for very good television because Dr. Phil and the …read more