MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Dr. James M. Sears will speak to service members and their families April 28 at 3:30 p.m. at the officers’ club here.

Sears, known as Dr. Jim to his patients, is a board certified pediatrician with a doctorate in pediatrics.

After years of studies and research, Sears decided to share his findings with everybody and chose to speak with military families as a way to pay them back for their service to the country.

He speaks to educate parents about the important role nutrition plays in combating a variety of medical and behavioral conditions in children.

Sears grew up with a family of doctors, which sparked his interest in the field. His father, Bill Sears, is one of the most highly regarded pediatricians in the United States and Canada. He is the author of 30 books on childcare and the medical and parenting consultant for Baby Talk and Parenting Magazines.

His mother Martha, a registered nurse, has written 24 parenting books and has assisted with the family practice over the years.

As well as coming from a reputable background, Sears is an endurance cyclist and tri-athlete who has seen the link between nutrition and his own health.

Known for finding creative ways to keep families active and on the path to a healthier lifestyle, he strives to inform families of the dangers and benefits associated with today’s diseases.

The San Juan Capistrano, Calif., native has co-wrote several books and articles on parenting, child obesity and nutrition.

The event is free of charge to everyone that has station access.

For more information please contact Christine Hancock at correspondence@miramarowc.org.