Most Popular Books by William Sears

After being diagnosed with cancer, pediatrician William Sears created a comprehensive, science based, head-to-toe program for living a long, fit life--and it worked. Now at the peak of health, Dr. Sears shares his program. This book explores how to keep each body system healthy and delay those usual age-related changes. Written in Dr. Sears''s wise, accessible, and entertaining voice, this is a practical program to help you live your best life possible--pain-free, disease-free, stress-free, and medication-free. --From publisher description.

From the creators of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library comes a handbook that gives kids the tools to make their own wise food choices. Includes quick and easy recipes. Full color.

Cover subtitle: the story of the Baab, the prophet-herald of the Bahai faith, and the extraordinary time in which he lived.

A fully revised edition of the Dr. Sears guide to breastfeeding, a perennial favorite of parents for nearly two decades From pediatric experts Martha Sears, R.N., and William Sears, M.D., a comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on: How to get started breastfeeding, with illustrated tips for latching on Increasing your milk supply Breastfeeding when working away from home Pumps and other technology associated with breastfeeding Making sure your nursing baby gets optimum nutrition, including the most recent information about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and "milk-oriented microbiota" Nutrition and fitness for moms Nighttime breastfeeding Breastfeeding and fertility Toddler nursing and weaning Special circumstances And much more... Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby, and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn''t that what every child needs, and every parent wants?

The best of today''s science-based nutrition and lifestyle research is finally available in one crystal-clear plan. All you need is five steps and five weeks. Maybe you''ve just received a wake-up call: your own health crisis, or a sick parent or friend. Or maybe you''re just tired of feeling tired and sick of feeling sick. You don''t need a diet plan. You need a health transformation—from the inside out. For more than 20 years, The Baby Book author William Sears''s advice has been trusted by millions of parents across the country, and around the world. Now, along with his daughter Erin, a health coach and fitness instructor who went through her own transformation, losing 70 pounds and radically improving her health, Sears turns his science-based guidance to creating better health for everyone. The Dr. Sears T5 Wellness Plan is a book for all ages and all ailments. Decrease inflammation, protect your brain and heart, strengthen your gut, balance your hormones, and even make your own medicine. The Dr. Sears T5 Wellness Plan''s five-step, five-week mind and body makeover—field-tested by the authors in their medical and health-coaching practices—changes your body''s biochemistry to help you feel better, look better, and enjoy the New You! From its lively illustrations to motivating transformer testimonies, T5 is fun to read and fun to do—which means it''s the program you''ll stick with. Your mind and body will thank you. You Will Thrive on T5!

Explains to prospective older siblings about a new baby''s needs and demands, and suggests ways that they can participate in the new arrival''s care.

We all want to live as healthfully as possible. In The Omega-3 Effect, Dr. William Sears turns his attention to the critical role that omega-3s play in the body. Dr. Sears takes readers through each body system-including the brain, heart, joints, skin, and immune system-and demonstrates how omega-3s are essential to each. The Omega-3 Effect also offers tips on what foods and supplements readers should incorporate into their diet, as well as several delicious recipes. Written in the wise, accessible tone that has made his books beloved bestsellers, Dr. Sears offers a practical and science-based approach to living a more healthful life.

America''s foremost baby and childcare experts, William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N., explain the benefits -- for both you and your child -- of connecting with your baby early. Would you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father''s role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child''s eventual independence? Dr. Bill and Martha Sears -- the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who coined the term "attachment parenting" -- answer these and many more questions in this practical, inspiring guide. Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that encourages a strong early attachment, and advocates parental responsiveness to babies'' dependency needs. The Attachment Parenting Book clearly explains the six "Baby B''s" that form the basis of this popular parenting style: Bonding, Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Bedding close to baby, Belief in the language value of baby''s cry, and Beware of baby trainers. Here''s all the information you need to achieve your most important goals as a new parent: to know your child, to help your child feel right, and to enjoy parenting.

The classic guide of the post-Dr. Spock generation has been revised to include the latest information on virtually every aspect of infant and baby care. THE BABY BOOK is unrivaled in its scope and authority, and presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. Focusing on the essential needs of babies--eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort--it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child. THE BABY BOOK is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting--for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family.

Presents the author''s drug-free approach to treating children with attention deficit disorder, offering advice on how to determine whether or not a child has A.D.D., and using real-life case studies to illustrate ways to manage the behavioral problem.

Part of a two-book debut of the Sears Children''s Library picture books, this title provides helpful information for young children expecting a new brother and sister. Full color.

America''s bestselling "baby bible" -- an encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your baby''s life. The million-copy bestseller by "the man who remade motherhood" (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date -- with the latest information on everything from diapering to day care, from midwifery to hospital birthing rooms, from postpartum nutrition to infant development. The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and pas parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies -- eating, sleeping, develipment, health, and comfort -- as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today''s parents. The topics covered include: preparing for a safe and healthy birth bonding with your baby feeding your baby right soothing your fussy baby getting your baby to sleep understanding your baby''s development treating common illnesses babyproofing your home understanding toddler behavior dealing with temper tantrums toilet training working parenting first-aid procedures and much more Unrivaled in its scope and authority, The Baby Book presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that bests suits you and your child. Their book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most of of parenting -- for your child, yourself, and for your entire family.

Parenting is a job that goes on twenty-four hours a day. Nighttime Parenting helps parents understand why babies sleep differently than adults, offers solutions to nighttime problems, and even describes how certain styles of nighttime parenting can aid in child spacing and lower the risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.Renowned pediatrician Dr. William Sears helps you find a solution to your baby''s sleepless nights. Directed at lessening night-waking and increasing your ability to cope, this understanding guide offers comprehensive, caring advice on: where your baby should sleep, what foods help children sleep, nighttime fathering, tips for single parents, getting children to bed without a struggle, and much more.

A guide by two pediatricians who have raised eight children together discusses self-esteem, spanking, divorce, single parenting, travel, and baby-sitting, and offers advice on how to prevent, as well as stop, problem behavior. Tour.

The Sears Parenting Library''s latest addition is an exploration of how nutrition affects the brains and behavior of youngsters. N.D.D., or Nutrition Deficit Disorder, as coined by Dr. Bill Sears, is based on the idea that if "you put junk food into a child''s brain, you get back junk behavior and learning." Dr. Sears will explore the latest scientific research on the effects of nutrition on the brain. He will present case studies of his own patients who were diagnosed as "N.D.D." and showed major improvement in learning and behavior with diet change. Instead of simply medicating his patients, Dr. Sears looked for a better solution -- in fact, with better nutrition, many of his patients were able to greatly reduce or even stop their medication. The book will also provide parents with a prescription, shopping and meal tips, and recipes to make implementing a healthier lifestyle that much easier. The N.D.D. Book will be a must-have for all parents who want to help their children become healthier, happier, and better prepared to learn.

Everything you need to know about getting your baby or toddler to sleep -- from America''s foremost baby and childcare experts. Babies don''t automatically know how to sleep through the night; they need to be taught. The Sears family has learned from decades of pediatric practice, bolstered by their own parenting experiences, that different babies have different nighttime temperaments -- and, of course, different families have different lifestyles. Instead of espousing the kind of "one method fits all" approach advocated in other baby sleep guides, the Sears family explains how you can create a sleep plan that suits the needs of your entire family. With a sharp focus on the practical tools and techniques, The Baby Sleep Book covers such topics as: The facts of infant sleep vs. adult sleep Figuring out where, when, and how your child sleeps best Fail-safe methods for soothing a crying infant How to make night nursing easier, and how to stop Nighttime fathering tips Whether co-sleeping makes sense for you Nap-time strategies that work Medical and physical causes of night waking Sleep habits in special situations such as traveling, teething, and illness

In Now That Baby Is Home, the second title in The Sears Parenting Library, Christian child-care experts Dr. William and Martha Sears offer practical, scriptural advice on how to build a secure home and a strong bond in the crucial first two years of life.

A guide for parents and children to use for toilet training.

This total child care book offers Christian- centered, medically authoritative advice on every aspect of parenting, from choosing an obstetrician to disciplining teenagers. As parents of eight children, William and Martha Sears draw on thirty years of practical and professional experience, resulting in a valuable reference book no family should be without.

Here is practical advice on fussy-baby problems: understanding your baby''s cries; looking for causes in the baby''s diet; clothing and physical surroundings; medical causes for colic; etc.

Sears addresses the joys and problems of parenthood from the often neglected male half of the parenting dyad. He shares with the readers stories about his own experiences as well as those of fathers he''s helped over the years about the stereotypes of fatherhood, a changing marriage and baby''s development. Complete with photos and illustrations.

Covers topics ranging from the emotional effects of pregnancy and bodily changes to fetal development and what to expect during delivery

The story of Bahā Ullāh, his prophecies and Bahaism, the religion he founded.