ABOUT DR. WILLIAM SEARS


"One of the best things a parent can do nutritionally for their children is to introduce them to organic food," says Dr. Sears. "Stonyfield Farm organic yogurt has been a staple in our house for all eight of our kids I like knowing that it has a high level of active cultures. As a pediatrician, I recommend organic yogurt to my patients for a variety of nutritional needs."

Dr. Sears is the author of more than 30 books, often as a co-author with his wife, Martha Sears, R.N. One of his books has become the favorite among editors of leading parenting magazines, The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age 2. Other recent titles include The Successful Child, The Pregnancy Book, The Birth Book, The Discipline Book, Parenting the Fussy Baby, The A.D.D. Book, The Breastfeeding Book, and The Family Nutrition Book.

The importance of early nutrition What if my child has milk intolerance? What type of yogurt is best for babies? What is DHA? The importance of colcium for strong bones Is yogurt a good snack for overweight children? Why should pregnant women eat organic foods? Is organic worth the extra cost? Why is yogurt good for small children? What are the benefits of live active cultures?

Dr. Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto -- the largest children's hospital in the world, where he served as associate ward chief of the newborn nursery and associate professor of pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a fellow of the Royal College of Pediatricians (RCP), and serves as medical and parenting consultant for BabyTalk and Parenting magazines and the pediatrician on the website Parenting.com.