Family Quote by William Sears

“A newborn who is used to this cue-response network learns to trust her caregiving environment.”

— William Sears

“Sleep cycles are shorter for babies than for adults, with more light than deep sleep. Babies have more vulnerable periods for night waking than…

— William Sears

“Attachment mothering is not martyr mothering. Don’t think that AP means baby pulls Mommy’s string and she jumps. Because of the trust that develops…

— William Sears

“As a practical guide, music you can carry on a conversation over is safe. If you have to shout over the noise, it’s too…

— William Sears

“How you approach birth is intimately connected with how you approach life”

— William Sears

“TIRING FACTS OF INFANT SLEEP Babies enter sleep through REM sleep; they need help to go to sleep.”

— William Sears

“After years of watching newborns smile, we wish to deflate the gas bubble. Newborns do smile, and not because of gas (unless after passing…

— William Sears

“To your baby, you are the best mother.”

— William Sears

“So when Mother goes away, baby feels that the one person who can make him feel right has completely disappeared, perhaps forever. Baby just…

— William Sears

“Oftentimes I felt ridiculous giving my seal of approval to what was in reality such a natural thing to do, sort of like reinventing…

— William Sears

“Breastfeeding helps you unwind from a busy day’s work and reconnect with your baby, especially after a tense day.”

— William Sears

“the early months, baby’s sleep cycles are shorter, periods of light sleep occur more frequently, and the vulnerable period for night waking occurs twice…

— William Sears