New Releases by Martha Sears

America''s foremost childcare experts present a practical, appetizing, easy-to-follow eating plan for shaping children''s tastes and metabolisms toward optimal health.

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?

When a family brings a new baby home, there are many changes. Older siblings may find it hard to understand the needs of the new baby, as well as the demands placed on mom and dad. Based on the attachment-parenting theories of the foremost authorities on parenting and childcare, William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N., this book clearly explains baby''s needs. The text emphasizes how siblings can be helpers to both baby and parents, while forging their own relationships with "their baby," and outlines the positive aspects of being an older girl or boy. Here is a warm, insightful book that will help the whole family joyously and lovingly welcome the newest member into their lives.

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.

You Can Go to the Potty clearly introduces the basic steps of toilet learning in a natural, non-pressured way. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Sears Parenting Library, it features reassuring text and lively, full-color illustrations.

Disciplining children means equipping them with the tools to succeed in life. In this unique guide, seasoned parents of eight, Bill and Martha Sears draw on personal experience and their professional knowledge as childcare experts to provide an authoritative approach to a broad range of disciplinary issues and practices.

Offers various techniques and strategies of retaining a child''s trust and remaining a positive influence during the maturing process so that children can negotiate successfully the challenges of adolescence.

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.

Offers advice about family nutrition by discussing topics including introducing solid foods, avoiding common food allergies, resolving constipation with food, and dealing with a picky eater.

An authoritative guide for baby''s health and well-being is filled with an abundance of information including childhood vaccines and immunizations, infant gassiness and formula intolerance, teething, vitamin supplements, diaper rash, and much more. Original.

Advice for new mothers on nurturing their newborns through their first three months is presented by America''s foremost childcare experts. This guide includes a checklist of essential baby care items and a plan for postpartum depression, and presents reliable advice in an easy Q & A format.

Finally! Answers to your most urgent questions in an easy-to-use format! Based on questions posed by thousands of real mothers, this A-to-Z guide has a practical, realistic view of how nursing fits into a modern woman''s life. First-time mothers and breastfeeding veterans will find answers to more than 300 questions -- from the most common to the most particular. How to know the effect of what you eat and drink on your breastmilk -- from antihistamines and antidepressants to spicy food, wine, or caffeine How to use natural remedies like fennel tea, cabbage leaves, and brewer''s yeast to combat your own and your baby''s discomforts How to accommodate your child''s particular nursing style, be she fussy, sleepy, overeager, or uninterested How to breastfeed children with special needs -- like a cleft palate and Down''s syndrome -- as well as adopted babies and twins Cross-referenced for easy, immediate access to information, supplemented with listings of resources such as videos, Web sites, and support groups, this volume is the most comprehensive collection of nursing advice available.

A guide for childhood nutrition covers all stages of growth and includes tips on feeding picky eaters, reading food labels, and controlling weight

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.

In The Growing Years, Christian child-care experts Dr. William and Martha Sears offer solid biblical advice to help you anticipate and prepare for the changes and challenges your child will face in his growth toward adulthood.

In So You''re Going to Be a Parent, Christian child-care experts Dr. William and Martha Sears answer some of the most-often asked questions from parents-to-be. The Sears team covers everything you need to know about becoming a godly parent.

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.

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

Describes the characteristics of a "high-need" baby, suggests ways to soothe a fussy child, and discusses nutrition, discipline, and communication

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.

Gives expectant parents an overview of the options available, offering up-to-the-minute advice on such matters as physical and emotional preparation, the father''s role, avoiding a cesarean birth, and other information

A respected pediatrician and a registered nurse combine their professional expertise and their experience as parents of eight children to bring new parents up-to-date information on parenting with biblical values. An informative workbook that will be a lifeline for parents wanting to do all the right things for their newborn child. Lay-flat binding.

Incorporating information on recent medical treatments and discoveries, this is a comprehensive guide to infant and child care. It includes tips and advice gathered from many thousands of parents seen over 20 years in the authors'' paediatric practice in California.

A discussion of the practical aspects, benefits and occasional problems of breastfeeding.