3 things to do: 1) Listen. Listen to their concerns. 2) Get curious about their perspectives and emotions. 3) be present (oftentimes most powerful when you're silent!) Pediatrician-approved (and founded), Family in Focus helps parents just like you be the change to transform family relationships with food, self and -…
You don't talk to kids about their weight. That is a recipe for disaster (namely, shame and disconnection). What works? Be open to their experiences, their questions, concerns, and most importantly, what they are feeling. Emotions are the place relationships with food, body and FAMILY are created, grown and sustained.…
Are you a parent worried about your child’s body image or self-worth? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer, pediatrician and founder of Family in Focus, shares 3 powerful tools every parent can use to raise body-confident kids—without diets, shame, or pressure. Through a moving real-life story, you’ll…
Are you a parent worried about your child’s body image or self-worth? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer, pediatrician and founder of Family in Focus, shares 3 powerful tools every parent can use to raise body-confident kids—without diets, shame, or pressure. Through a moving real-life story, you’ll…
Imagine what is possible when we practice modeling the joy we want our children to have while getting dressed.
Parents have questions and are looking for resources about how to raise a healthy family in this body-focused, weight-centered diet culture. What's on your mind? Comment or email wendy@wendyschofermd.com. Get support and resources on transforming your family's relationships with food, body and each other at Family in Focus®: www.wendyschofermd.com Sign…
Most parents won't ask or answer this question. But to really understand what's going on, we have to first ask the question. What is your worry? Why is it a struggle for you? First step is to put any judgment to the side and just ask the question. What are…
YUP, YT recorded in mirror image! Made you look. ;-) Honestly, this isn't what anyone else is talking about. They all think healthy family growth is about the food, the portions, the calories, the sweat, the minutes, the intensity --- it's about the RELATIONSHIPS, peeps! And when All Feelings are…
What's the soundtrack that you have on replay about the job you're doing raising your kids? Yeah, the trash-talk, judgy, critical one. Shine a light on it so we can start understanding what is important and how to actually change. Because being your own Drill Instructor doesn't work. Find what…
Are you craving authentic connections and meaningful conversations? Me too, which is why I turned to my favorite person (Person!) in the world, Jen Person, to have my first coffee conversation. Jen is a badass executive, leadership and personal development coach, so well-versed in emotional intelligence and.... she is my…
Parenting is no joke! It's hard to juggle and figure out all the rules (which none of the kids want to follow). But there are ways to make it easier. Today we're going to do a reflective exercise to understand how becoming aware of and defining your values creates a…
Let's weave this together: celebrating certifications, expertise, and defining how you are an expert in your life, health and family. In today's show, • Wendy celebrates achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). • She discusses the significance of credentials in her coaching journey…
I've been destroying the chocolate lately. Specifically, peanut butter M&Ms. In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the process that I'm using to get really clear on the problem and the steps I'm taking to make change. You're welcome to take the simple steps with me to make…
What does ending the year mean to you? I used to say that it meant getting ready for new beginnings.... but that was the part of me that was constantly on the move. Now I'm settling. I'm practicing hygge - and talking about what that looks like now with a…
We have to admit it: we all (yes, I) have used shame tactics when it comes to health. It's a part of our culture and once we admit it, we can start being on the look for where we are using the tool of shame against us. Because shame doesn't…
Ever notice how you tend to have a soundtrack playing for your life? The same emotions, same story, same day to day.... and don't get me started on the "I'm bored!" soundtrack. Today we dive into an amazing tool - a game from the world of Improv Comedy - and…
Are you ready to be a member of the secret parent society, "Snack Sneakers... S-nonymous?" Parents are frustrated with snack sneaking and want to know how to fix it. Today we talk about 3 steps that you haven't heard before to get to the root of the question, "What do…
As a parent, are you playing ping pong or chess with your kids? It's not all about the games, it's about the approach to being with them. In this episode we talk about taking some lessons from Improv Comedy and apply them to working with our kids. No one approach…
You're zapped, trying to focus on getting that report done. Or from the kids running on your nerves all day long. And the kids are having a meltdown and just arguing with each other, raiding the cabinets and doing anything but homework. What do you do? In today's episode I…
Welcome to my very special listeners, teens! Today I want to share some videos I recently created to answer the question, "What does a supportive relationship look like between an adult and a teen?" Well there are two folks to consider in this question and I answered with what can…
Parents ask, Wendy answers. "How to Encourage Exercise Without Making It About Weight?" Let's explore the difference between exercise and movement, as well as the function of movement to support mental health, metabolic health and more. Our kids need movement, they just don't need the focus on exercise and weight.…
Learn about why to prevent eating disorders before they begin AND the cognitive/behavioral approaches to bring to community health. Relationships Pattern Recognition Addressing Anxiety before it impacts eating behaviors Slow Down Empowerment & Critical Thinking over comparison & social media Family in Focus® with Wendy Schofer, MD Book your consult:…
Are you craving authentic connections and meaningful conversations? Me too, which is why I turned to my favorite person (Person!) in the world, Jen Person, to have my first coffee conversation. Jen is a badass executive, leadership and personal development coach, so well-versed in emotional intelligence and.... she is my…