Dr. Sears Family Podcast

Dr. Sears Family Podcast

Pediatrician and author Dr. Jim Sears and Health Coach Hayden Sears are here to answer your parenting questions, discuss a wide range of topics related to raising healthy families, and share stories from the Sears household. From pregnancy and behavior to health and nutrition, follow us on this crazy and wonderful journey that we call parenting.

Episodes

Ep. 29 - Baby Powder Recall, Parenting Mistakes, and Boosting Your Immune System

December 9, 2019 • 44 mins
Today we discuss the recent recall of Johnson & Johnson baby powder amid asbestos contamination concerns, an article about common parenting mistakes, and Dr. Jim's latest tips for boosting your immune system as we head into the holiday season.
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Ep. 28 - Tips for New Moms with Erin Sears-Basile

November 30, 2019 • 58 mins
Our sister Erin (Sears kid #5) joins us today to chat about life as a first-time mom and discuss several questions that new moms often have. Topics include: starting solid foods, giving infants water, gentle parenting/discipline, celebrating the "mom bod", and cultivating your "mom squad".
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Ep. 27 - Cold Remedies, Overindulging Your Kids

November 10, 2019 • 52 mins
Today we discuss some of our favorite cold remedies, including prevention tips and ways to kick the cold quickly. Also, we talk about the topic of overindulging your children, why it's not a good idea to "just give them everything they want" or do everything for them, and how it helps to develop patience and independence.
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Ep. 26 - School Anxiety, Breakfast Tips

September 18, 2019 • 58 mins
With school back in full-swing and your family settling into the school routine, we discuss some potential sources of school-related stress and anxiety to be mindful of and ways to manage it. We then focus in on perhaps the single most important tip for a successful school (and work) day: eating a healthy breakfast.
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Ep. 25 - Fever, Check-Ups, Antibiotics, Sprains, and Constipation

September 5, 2019 • 66 mins
Today we open up our book The Portable Pediatrician and explore what it says about fevers, yearly check-ups, antibiotics, sprains, broken bones, and constipation.
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Ep. 24 - Back to School and Anxiety

August 19, 2019 • 49 mins
Today we share our Back-to-School episode, discussing tips to help your family make a smooth transition out of summer-mode and into your school-day routine. We also talk about the subject of anxiety and all the important tools you can use to manage it. We also take a phone call asking advice on how to practice attachment parenting when the parents are separated and disagree about parenting styles.
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Ep. 23 - Summer Wrap-Up, Constipation

August 14, 2019 • 50 mins
Today we have our summer wrap-up, going over topics such as "debriefing" from summer camp and taking advantage of the last week or so before school starts to get your kids ready. Also, we discuss the topic of constipation - what causes it, how to relieve it, and how to prevent it.
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Ep. 22 - Telemedicine, Best High-Fiber Foods, and Worst Drinks

August 9, 2019 • 60 mins
Today we talk about telemedicine and some of its upsides and downsides. Also on today's episode: the best high-fiber foods your family should be eating and the worst drinks your family should be avoiding.
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Ep. 21 - Housecall, Token Economy, Barefoot Talk

July 19, 2019 • 56 mins
Sticker charts, reward systems, bribery... whatever you call it, a token economy system can be a great way to encourage good behavior while also teaching your child valuable lessons and life-skills. Today we share some tips and crucial elements to keep in mind when setting up a system that works for your family. Also, we explore the question of "Should I let my child go barefoot?" And Dr. Jim takes a "housecall" at the studio to ta...
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Ep. 20 - CapeIvy.com, Mouth Lacerations, Abdominal Pain, Vomiting

July 11, 2019 • 51 mins
Today we welcome in Meg and Cindy of CapeIvy.com, which provides fleece poncho capes to kids and adults for extra comfort during hospital stays, to discuss some tips to help make your family's lengthy hospital stays a little more bearable. We also explore topics from the Sears' book The Portable Pediatrician: what to do about mouth lacerations/injuring from trauma, abdominal pain, and staying hydrated during vomiting episodes.
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Ep. 19 - All about Vitamin D with Guest Carole Baggerly

July 2, 2019 • 69 mins
Carole Baggerly, founder of GrassrootsHealth.net, joins the show to teach us about the amazing head-to-toe health benefits of Vitamin D. She shares how research is showing that proper levels of Vitamin D can prevent an incredible amount of health crises such as breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, arthritis and many more. We also discuss blood tests for Vitamin D levels, its significance for breastfeeding and pregnant moms, the i...
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Ep. 18 - Bedtime Tantrums, and How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

May 22, 2019 • 74 mins
Bedtime can be one of the most frustrating times of the day for parents. Everybody's tired and cranky, tensions are running high and patience is running low. So today we tackle the subject of bedtime tantrums to put an end to the exhausting battle of wills and instead make it one of your favorite, most relaxing times of the day. // We also continue discussing the age-old question of "How do I get my kid to eat more vegetables?"
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Ep. 17 - Mother's Day with Martha Sears

May 8, 2019 • 62 mins
Our mom Martha Sears joins us today in-studio as we celebrate Mother's Day, learn about Martha's mothering experience and wisdom, and discuss her and Hayden's new book, The Healthy Pregnancy Journal.
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Ep. 16 - Snack Attack!

April 25, 2019 • 66 mins
Today we dive into the world of snacks! Does your child only snack on junk food? What are some healthy snacks? Is there such thing as snacking too much? We also explore a few more of the "33 things to stop doing to your kids RIGHT NOW!"
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Ep. 15 - Lessons from Summer Camp with Audrey Monke

April 8, 2019 • 69 mins
Ever wonder why your child comes home from summer camp a little more mature, confident, and independent? Today we welcome into the studio Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, veteran camp director and author of Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults. Tune in to hear Audrey share all about the crucial role that summer camp plays in child development, and some great tips to make this "magic" continue at ...
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Ep. 14 - Nose-Picking and Expanding Vocabulary

March 31, 2019 • 67 mins
Does your child's nose-picking habit worry you? Looking for ways to boost your family's language skills? Tune in today as we discuss what's normal and what's not about nose-picking, as well as ways to curb the habit if necessary. We also share some simple, everyday tips to start expanding your child's vocabulary.
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Ep. 13 - More Advice from Kathrine Lee, Also Parking Lot Safety Tips

March 25, 2019 • 82 mins
Our friend Kathrine Lee stops by again to help us discuss a few more items from the "33 Things to Stop Doing to Your Kids Right Now" article. We also share some parking lot safety tips.
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Ep. 12 - Interview with Kathrine Lee Discussing Human Trafficking

March 14, 2019 • 61 mins
Today we are honored to welcome in our dear friend Kathrine Lee, author of Interrupted: The Joy and Mystery of a God-Directed Life (amzn.to/2TDURlZ), and founder of the personal development system called The Ultimate Source (tinyurl.com/tussp). We discuss Kathrine's story of creating Pure Hope Foundation to raise awareness and fight human trafficking, how to protect your family from this growing threat, and the importance of raisin...
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Ep. 11 - 33 Things to Stop Doing Pt. 1, Beige Diet, Listener Questions

March 4, 2019 • 81 mins
Today we discuss items from an article titled "33 Things to Stop Doing to Your Kids Right Now." Is your kid stuck on a "beige diet?" We also answer some listener questions regarding teething problems, french fries, and trouble losing weight.
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Ep. 10 - Tantrums, Psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens, Teacher Fired for Giving Zeroes

February 25, 2019 • 77 mins
Today we discuss the topic of temper tantrums - why they happen and how to deal with them. Joining us today is child psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens, sharing her holistic approach to behavior problems and mental health. Also, we discuss the matter of a teacher being fired for giving some students a "zero" grade on a project they failed to turn in.
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