When Los Angeles County officials issued a warning about co-sleeping with an infant, National Public Radio host Larry Mantle opened up the topic for a 35-minute discussion on AirTalk on KPCC 89.3 (listen here). In addition to Deanne Tilton Durfee, director of the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, guests included co-sleeping advocate Dr. William Sears, co-author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, Dr. Charles Sophy, Medical Director for the L.A. County Department of Childen and Family Services, and Dr. James J. McKenna, Director of …read more

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