William Sears | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Penton Sears December 9, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Dr. Bill |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University |
| Occupation(s) | Pediatrician and author |
| Known for | Promoting attachment parenting |
| Notable work | The Baby Book |
| Spouse | Martha |
| Children | 8, including Robert Sears |
William Penton Sears (born December 9, 1939), also referred to as Dr. Bill, is an American pediatrician and the author or co-author of parenting books. Sears is a celebrity doctor and has been a guest on various television talk shows. Sears is a proponent of the attachment parenting philosophy and is most well known for authoring The Baby Book, which popularized that style of parenting.[1]