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April 18, 2026

The help you and your kids need for better relationships with food, tailored to your unique family

The help you and your kids need for better relationships with food, tailored to your unique family

Stop the spiral of questions. No shame. No restriction. All relationships. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #sizeinclusive #candywrappers

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April 18, 2026

Focus on what you gain, not what you need to lose

Focus on what you gain, not what you need to lose

Focus on what you gain, not what you need to lose. I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #parenting…

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April 15, 2026

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

If you have ever been told to focus on your child’s BMI, weight, or eating habits and felt like something wasn’t adding up, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack the truth about BMI, pediatric weight guidance, and why the traditional “eat less,…

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April 15, 2026

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

If you have ever been told to focus on your child’s BMI, weight, or eating habits and felt like something wasn’t adding up, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack the truth about BMI, pediatric weight guidance, and why the traditional “eat less,…

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April 12, 2026

Parents, are you coming? ICYMI, here's the invitation for help without harm

Parents, are you coming? ICYMI, here's the invitation for help without harm

Are you coming? Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com Ask Dr Wendy: www.WendySchoferMD.com/first-step No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships: www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #Familyinfocus #pediatrician #eatingdisorderprevention #relationships #sizeinclusive

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April 12, 2026

Sundays are amazing for parents. Here's why

Sundays are amazing for parents. Here's why

I love Sundays! I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com

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April 10, 2026

The power in parent relationships with food and body to help kids with weight & body image struggles

The power in parent relationships with food and body to help kids with weight & body image struggles

Parents, there's a tremendous power in your relationships with food and body. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #sizeinclusive #bodyimage

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April 9, 2026

If you wanna change your child's eating habits, start here

If you wanna change your child's eating habits, start here

Tired of your kids pushing back on habit change? I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Learn more to create change without harm: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus…

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April 9, 2026

On the struggle bus with your food and body image, not sure how to help your child who's struggling?

On the struggle bus with your food and body image, not sure how to help your child who's struggling?

Parent questions, asked and answered. you're not alone and your struggles, and it is never too late to start helping you and your child Join the next Family in Focus workshop to learn more about creating stronger family relationships relationships with food, body, and each each other. www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter…

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April 8, 2026

New workshop! No More Candy Under the Bed: How to stop kids' sneaking& create healthy relationships

New workshop! No More Candy Under the Bed: How to stop kids' sneaking& create healthy relationships

New workshop! No More Candy Under the Bed: How to stop your kids' sneaking and create healthy relationships with food www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #sizeinclusive

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April 8, 2026

"Eat less, move more" sounds like a broke record that's hurting your family? Here's why

"Eat less, move more" sounds like a broke record that's hurting your family? Here's why

Weight stigma isn't helping our relationships I'm the size-inclusive pediatrician specializing family relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ Learn more about Dr wendy and Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #podcast #sizeinclusive

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April 8, 2026

The Truth About BMI, Weight Stigma, and Your Child’s Health

The Truth About BMI, Weight Stigma, and Your Child’s Health

If you have ever left your child’s doctor’s appointment feeling confused about BMI, worried about your child’s health, or unsure how to respond to conversations about weight, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I break down what is often missing from pediatric conversations about…

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April 8, 2026

The Truth About BMI, Weight Stigma, and Your Child’s Health

The Truth About BMI, Weight Stigma, and Your Child’s Health

If you have ever left your child’s doctor’s appointment feeling confused about BMI, worried about your child’s health, or unsure how to respond to conversations about weight, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I break down what is often missing from pediatric conversations about…

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April 7, 2026

Wanna see habits change at home? Focus on emotional connection FIRST. Learn how.

Wanna see habits change at home? Focus on emotional connection FIRST. Learn how.

Learn more:Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #emotionalhealth #habitchange

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April 6, 2026

What message is your kid receiving about their body from GLP-1 advertisements? Let's change that.

What message is your kid receiving about their body from GLP-1 advertisements? Let's change that.

Real conversations and real help without harm happen here Family in Focus with Dr Wendy www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #pediatrician #eatingdisorderprevention #glp1 #pediatricianapproved

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April 1, 2026

When your kids just wanna stay plugged into tech all summer long

When your kids just wanna stay plugged into tech all summer long

Summer = Time to explore Time to create Time to be bored Time to build social skills Summer is a great time for building the social emotional skills that are needed during the school year for family members of all ages. Learn more: www.WendySchoferMD.com #ivegotyourback #pediatrician #familyinfocus #parenting #techkids 

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April 1, 2026

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

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 child is struggling with body…

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April 1, 2026

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

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 child is struggling with body…

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April 1, 2026

Improv comedy improves your family's health: use these 2 simple rules

Improv comedy improves your family's health: use these 2 simple rules

Happy (Healthy!) National Improv Day I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Learn more: www.WendySchoferMD.com #improvcomedy #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #pediatricianapproved #family #weightinclusive #eatingdisorderprevention #haes #socialemotionallearning #healthyrelationships

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March 31, 2026

Hidden in plain sight: fractured relationships with food, body and others esp in military members

Hidden in plain sight: fractured relationships with food, body and others esp in military members

Hidden in plain sight: fractured relationships with food, body and others. They set the stage for disordered eating. And our military members aren't immune. They are actually at higher risk. Help is available. Text WAVES to 741741 if you are concerned about your relationship with food or body. And if…

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March 30, 2026

Where's your focus: snacks, feel better now, or body size?

Where's your focus: snacks, feel better now, or body size?

Where's your focus? I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Learn more: www.WendySchoferMD.com #pediatrician #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #snacktime #obsession

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March 27, 2026

"Processed food kills": there's a much better way to change your kids' relationship with food

"Processed food kills": there's a much better way to change your kids' relationship with food

Your family already has a relationship with processed food. Do you wanna change it? Stop focusing on the food! I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. www.WendySchoferMD.com/IG to learn…

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March 25, 2026

Want to stop the incessant candy negotiations?

Want to stop the incessant candy negotiations?

No more incessant negotiating. And no more candy wrappers under the bed. No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed: How to stop the sneaking and create healthy relationships with food New workshop with Dr Wendy of Family in Focus starts 3/30 Save your spot now: www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #pediatrician #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #candywrappers…

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March 25, 2026

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

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, and disconnection in everyday family life. Because it is…

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