Sears Family of Pediatricians on Dr. Phil Show to Answer Young Moms’ Questions
January 21, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under health of the baby, health of the mother, mothering, nutrition, sleep, weaning
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!
Baby on the Way: A Book Review
January 2, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under books, pregnancy
I’m always on the lookout for books that portray breastfeeding in a positive manner, or frankly, at all! Occasionally I’ll review such books here at Breastfeeding 1-2-3.
Fans of William Sears, M.D., Martha Sears, R.N., and attachment parenting will not be disappointed by Baby on the Way, co-authored with Christie Watts Kelly and illustrated by Renee Andriani.
My rating: 5 out of 5.
Details: Children’s hardcover book published in 2001.
Subject: Becoming a big brother or sister.
Appropriate age of child: age 3 and older.
Price: Retail price U.S. $12.99, Amazon.com price as of this writing $10.18.
Cons:
~ Age level. My husband wanted to give …read more






