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Oct. 7, 2026

Stop repeating the shame you grew up with, even when you're worried about your kids' growth & eating

Break generational cycles One day, one meal, one moment at a time When we stop focusing on the plate, calories, macros and scale to define health, progress and belonging We can focus on the lifelong relationships we actually want - and will share - with food, body and especially each…

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Oct. 5, 2026

Uncover the widespread factors that keep eating disorders hiding in plain sight

The focus on weight and physique to define health, fitness and wellbeing is hiding deadly outcomes in plain sight. Restriction Over-exercise Punishing the body in search of...what? Approval? Glory? As a pediatrician specializing in family relationships with food, body and self - I'm actively changing the conversation to understand what's…

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Sept. 29, 2026

Kids' self-worth is tied to their weight? What a parent can do

Self-worth and weight, adolescents and disordered eating prevention Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® Www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #jama

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Sept. 29, 2026

Kids' self-esteem, wanting to bulk, shrink, look different

The crisis of self-esteem in our kids: change starts here Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® Www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #selfesteem #glp1

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Sept. 3, 2026

You can break the cycle of restriction and shame that you grew up with.

Harm can happen when you're doing your best with the resources available. Well guess what? There are more resources available now! Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #pediatrician #home

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Sept. 2, 2026

The struggle of overwhelmed parents worried about their children's eating habits and growth is real

Welcome home. Comment HOME to learn more about the limited spots this season. Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #pediatrician #home

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Sept. 2, 2026

Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck

If you keep waiting until you feel completely ready, have the perfect plan, or know exactly how things will turn out, you may never begin. In this episode of Family in Focus, I’m talking about how perfectionism can quietly turn into procrastination, especially when you’re trying to make meaningful changes…

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Sept. 1, 2026

Countdown is on for the next season of Family in Focus®: build family relationships with food, body

Doors open this week - the only program for parents to lead stronger relationships with food and body ... without the shame you grew up with. Lead by the only pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention at every age and size. Comment HOME for first run access. Learn more: Dr…

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Aug. 30, 2026

Combatting loneliness for parents choosing healthier choices for their children

It's time to stop being the best kept secret. One step changes that. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #leadthechange #pediatrician

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Aug. 29, 2026

When the mold doesn't fit your family: eating habits, weight, growth

Break the mold and make it fit Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com 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 #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #pediatrician #weightstigma

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Aug. 27, 2026

Food check in the office of a pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention

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Aug. 26, 2026

Size-inclusive conversations in homes and medical clinics: where it starts

It starts here. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #weightstigma #nomorefoodfights #sizeinclusive

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Aug. 26, 2026

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Intuitive Eating for Kids

If you’ve been told to “let your child listen to their body,” you may be wondering what that actually looks like when they refuse dinner but happily ask for snacks five minutes later. In this episode of Family in Focus, I’m breaking down five things parents need to know about…

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Aug. 26, 2026

5 Things Parents Need to Know About Intuitive Eating for Kids

If you’ve been told to “let your child listen to their body,” you may be wondering what that actually looks like when they refuse dinner but happily ask for snacks five minutes later. In this episode of Family in Focus, I’m breaking down five things parents need to know about…

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Aug. 25, 2026

Sound familiar? When worries about weight are met with restriction that never worked for you

Stop continuing cycles of disordered eating Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® Parents leading change WITHOUT harm It all starts with No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #nomorefoodfights #relationshipwithfood

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Aug. 24, 2026

Quiz: first thing to do when your child says they don't like their body, weight or appearance?

Just because they want to doesn't make it right. Learn more about how to help without seeding disordered eating and diets: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #relationshipwithfood #nomorefoodfights

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Aug. 23, 2026

How to raise healthy eaters without the shame and restriction you grew up with

Change without harm starts here 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 Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #relationshipwithfood #nomorefoodfights

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Aug. 22, 2026

Struggling with family relationships with food and body? You're not alone

You're not alone anymore! Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #relationshipwithfood #nomorefoodfights

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Aug. 21, 2026

Raise healthy kids without repeating the shame you grew up with

Oh yes you can, parents. Break the cycles of shame around food, body and relationships. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® Holistic pediatrician helping the whole family build stronger relationships with food, body and especially each other www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #relationshipwithfood #nomorefoodfights

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Aug. 21, 2026

The risks of sharing food with your kids isn't what you think

Spot the real risks and start creating change without harm Learn more Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #pediatricianapproved #family #weightinclusive #eatingdisorderprevention #haes #socialemotionallearning #healthyrelationships #riskyfood

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Aug. 20, 2026

Your struggle with weight and relationship with food: this is how you help your children through it

Yes you can lead the change you want for your whole family. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com Start today: www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parentchildconnection #nomorecandywrappers #nomorefoodfights #breakgenerationalcurses #breakthecycle

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Aug. 19, 2026

Your hesitation to take your child to a weight management clinic makes sense

Weight loss (and weight focus) not the change you want for your child? So understandable. And help is available for the changes you do want to see. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus® www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #weightstigma #pediatrician

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Aug. 19, 2026

Why I changed my Pediatric practice to focus on size inclusive family relationships with food & body

Learn more about how size inclusive habit change can help your family relationships with food, body, and especially each other Dr. Wendy and Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #pediatricianapproved #family #weightinclusive #eatingdisorderprevention #haes #socialemotionallearning #healthyrelationships

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Aug. 19, 2026

The book parents need to read when raising a child in a larger body

Book club! Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus Family in Focus podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #bookclub #starfish

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