Dr Bill Sears is nationally known for his common sense, no-frills advice. Today, he joins us to discuss everything we need to help our children thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With his usual mix of stories, science, and singing -- you won't want to miss this one.

Dr Sears Website: https://www.askdrsears.com/
Dr Sears Books (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4xEGOvN

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:19 - What are the greatest modern challenges to health?
00:02:39 - Between helicopter and gentle parenting
00:10:52 - Sing to your children
00:12:09 - How healthy marriages impact children
00:16:02 - Core Problem of Identity
00:16:50 - Should children be your best friend?
00:18:34 - Nature therapy
00:20:54 - How phones damage our eyes
00:22:16 - Managing phone addiction
00:35:25 - Faith and Neurotheology
00:39:57 - Explaining suffering to children
00:43:39 - Don’t emphasize looks so much
00:45:49 - The power of empathy
00:55:50 - Are generational cycles real?
01:00:23 - What role does nutrition play?
01:01:54 - The single healthiest food:
01:03:19 - The 5 S’s of food
01:05:19 - Avoid sugar spikes!
01:08:16 - How to balance meals for picky eaters:
01:13:31 - Parting wisdom
01:15:25 - How to feed picky kids
01:15:50 - Patreon Q: advice for oral medicines
01:16:35 - Patreon Q: My 2 y/o is very clingy
01:18:29 - Patreon Q: Transitioning from co-sleeping
01:21:49 - Is it okay for parents to sleep in separate beds?
01:23:15 - How to calm children during a meltdown?