Episodes

April 1, 2026

When Your Child Says “I Hate How I Look”: How to Respond With Connection

If your child has ever said something like “I hate how I look,” and you felt unsure what to say next, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I share a different way to respond in those moments when your ...
March 25, 2026

The Truth About Perfectionism and The Stress It Creates in Your Child’s Life

If you have ever felt stuck trying to do things “the right way” for your child, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I explore how perfectionism shapes the way we parent and creates stress, pressure, a...
March 18, 2026

Your Child Is Not Their Weight: It’s Time to Break Free from Hidden Shame, Pressure, and Food Stress

If you have ever felt overwhelmed trying to help your child with eating, weight, or health—this conversation is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus , I’m joined by Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP and Dara Garner-Edwards, M...
March 11, 2026

Think Beyond Habits: The Hidden Patterns Shaping Your Child’s Eating

If you are frustrated by constant conversations about your child’s eating habits, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I explain why focusing on habits often keeps families stuck and how shifting your ...
March 4, 2026

What Actually Happens When Weight Becomes the Hidden Focus

If you are worried about eating disorders, disordered eating, dieting, or the intense focus on weight in today’s culture, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I explore what actually happens when weigh...
Feb. 25, 2026

3 Simple Steps to Transform Your Child’s Relationship With Food

If you are struggling with your child’s eating habits, mealtime battles, picky eating, or concerns about weight, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus , I share 3 simple steps to transform your child’s r...
Feb. 20, 2026

Why Your Child’s Health Is About More Than Weight

If you are worried about childhood obesity, BMI percentiles, or your child’s eating habits, this episode is for you. As a pediatrician, I see how often parents are told to focus on weight, growth charts, and body mass index, ...
Feb. 11, 2026

Change Without Shame: A New Season Begins

Some days, parenting does not just feel hard. It feels confusing. You are trying to do the right thing for your child, especially around food and health, but the messages are overwhelming. Eat this. Do not eat that. Worry abo...
Feb. 11, 2026

You’re Not Failing: Start With What’s Going Well

If you are trying to help your child make changes and it feels like nothing is working, this episode is for you. I hear it every day from parents. Food feels like a battle. Screens feel impossible to limit. Movement feels for...
Feb. 10, 2026

Family in Focus® | A New Season Begins | Official Trailer

Hey. I see you. I know the struggle. Let me ask you something. What would it mean if you didn’t feel so much pressure around your child’s eating, growth, or health? What would it be like to stop sorting through advice that fe...