Today we discuss the recent recall of Johnson &amp; 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.

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

Erin Sears-Basile

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".

Ep. 28 - Tips for New Moms with Erin Sears-Basile

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.

Ep. 27 - Cold Remedies, Overindulging Your Kids

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.

Ep. 26 - School Anxiety, Breakfast Tips

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.

Ep. 25 - Fever, Check-Ups, Antibiotics, Sprains, and Constipation

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.

Ep. 24 - Back to School and Anxiety

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.

Ep. 23 - Summer Wrap-Up, Constipation

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.

Ep. 22 - Telemedicine, Best High-Fiber Foods, and Worst Drinks

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 take a look at a patient's rash.

Ep. 21 - Housecall, Token Economy, Barefoot Talk

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.

Today we welcome in Meg and Cindy of <a href="http://CapeIvy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapeIvy.com</a>, 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.

Ep. 20 - CapeIvy.com, Mouth Lacerations, Abdominal Pain, Vomiting

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.

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Carole Baggerly

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 importance of quality "sun time," and the issues regarding sunscreen.

Carole Baggerly, founder of <a href="http://GrassrootsHealth.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GrassrootsHealth.net</a>, 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 importance of quality "sun time," and the issues regarding sunscreen.

Ep. 19 - All about Vitamin D with Guest Carole Baggerly

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!"

Ep. 16 - Snack Attack!

Brandie Hadfield

Today we discuss Dr. Jim's recent segment on CNN about the ramifications of too much screen time for kids. Also joining us today is family wellness educator Brandie Hadfield (www.BrandieHadfield.ca), who will answer some of your nighttime parenting questions and share her advice on how to find the sleeping arrangement that works best for your family.

Today we discuss Dr. Jim's recent segment on CNN about the ramifications of too much screen time for kids. Also joining us today is family wellness educator Brandie Hadfield (<a href="http://www.BrandieHadfield.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BrandieHadfield.ca</a>), who will answer some of your nighttime parenting questions and share her advice on how to find the sleeping arrangement that works best for your family.

Ep. 9 - Dr. Jim on CNN, Kids' Screen Time, Brandie Hadfield with Nighttime Parenting Tips

Today's topics include: 7 mistakes parents make when installing and using car seats, how to establish good sleep habits with your child, and a listener phone call about helping their child's "sore loser" behavior.

Ep. 4 - Car Seat Mistakes, Sleep Tips

Ever wonder how your child's teacher gets 20+ kids to behave all day long? We discuss 12 discipline strategies used in classrooms that you can adapt for use at home. We also discuss a listener question about what age is appropriate to give your kid a cell phone and some issues that arise with it. Also, how do you know your child has the flu or just a cold? Lastly, we talk about a recent study showing that 15% of toddlers are drinking 4 oz. of coffee every day - is that safe?

Ep. 6 - 12 Discipline Tips, Cell Phone Issues, Flu Talk, and Coffee for Toddlers?

Bill Sears

Today we are honored to welcome our dad, Dr. William Sears, into the studio to share some of his story battling colon cancer 20 years ago and a recent health issue he's currently fighting. We also discuss an article answering the question of "How long does it take for a swallowed lego to come out the other end?" as well as a new device on the market to assist people with epilepsy.

Ep. 7 - Dr. Bill Sears, Swallowing Legos, Seizure-Detecting Watch

Hayden discusses what it means to be a certified health coach. We also talk about 3 ways you might be making your child overly materialistic. Also, just what is it about fruits and vegetables that make them so crucial for optimal health? Listener phone call: What are some signs that you need to take your kid to the doctor?

Ep. 3 - Health Coach, Materialism, Fruits and Vegetables

Kathrine Lee

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 raising children with a strong sense of identity and confidence in today's world.

Today we are honored to welcome in our dear friend Kathrine Lee, author of Interrupted: The Joy and Mystery of a God-Directed Life (<a href="http://amzn.to/2TDURlZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amzn.to/2TDURlZ</a>), and founder of the personal development system called The Ultimate Source (<a href="http://tinyurl.com/tussp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/tussp</a>). 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 raising children with a strong sense of identity and confidence in today's world.

Ep. 12 - Interview with Kathrine Lee Discussing Human Trafficking

Martha Sears

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.

Ep. 17 - Mother's Day with Martha Sears

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.

Ep. 14 - Nose-Picking and Expanding Vocabulary

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The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!