What happens when kids eat sugar? Why do they get “sugar highs” and then crash? And how do you start talking to them about the importance of eating a variety of foods? Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Schofer explains—in kid-friendly language—what happens in the body when we eat simple carbs like candy,…
Getting your teen to eat healthier does not start with restricting food. No diets. No food fights. Start with understanding why they eat how the do now: 1) Environment. Food access and availability. Social norms. Generational patterns. 2) Hormones. 3) Stress, emotions and emotional eating. You don't have to do…
Why do toddlers eat so little of what we want them to eat? How do we get them to eat more vegetables? I'm modeling it but they still aren't eating veggies. Toddlers are special, truly. Learning about the world through play, practice and experimentation. And we have to do the…
There's a big fear-based strategy being employed right now in the name of health and it is BACKFIRING. Othering. Identifying people as problems, witch hunting. It creates tremendous profits for some and increases diseases (and financial waste btw) for all. Check out how this is playing out and what we…
There's a big fear-based strategy being employed right now in the name of health and it is BACKFIRING. Othering. Identifying people as problems, witch hunting. It creates tremendous profits for some and increases diseases (and financial waste btw) for all. Check out how this is playing out and what we…
There's a big fear-based strategy being employed right now in the name of health and it is BACKFIRING. Othering. Identifying people as problems, witch hunting. It creates tremendous profits for some and increases diseases (and financial waste btw) for all. Check out how this is playing out and what we…
There's a big fear-based strategy being employed right now in the name of health and it is BACKFIRING. Othering. Identifying people as problems, witch hunting. It creates tremendous profits for some and increases diseases (and financial waste btw) for all. Check out how this is playing out and what we…
3 reasons why your child is craving sweets all the time. Is it: Processed foods impacting insulin and blood sugar? Context/environment/linked habits? Emotional eating? Slow down to start getting curious and gathering clues, so you will be able to help without harm (and without coming in like a controlling wrecking…
Thanks to EVMS Teen Health 360 for the opportunity to answer the question about "What makes a supportive relationship between a teen and an adult?" Well, it goes BOTH ways. Here is the answer talking to teens about how they can create and benefit from supportive relationships with adults. Teen…
Are you tired of the stress, the conflicting advice, and the shame around raising a healthy family? You’re not alone. I’m Dr. Wendy Schofer, MD, board-certified pediatrician, parent coach, and founder of Family in Focus®, where we do things differently. No diets. No shame. No picture-perfect plans that never work…
We need to create change, and the way we've been told is just WRONG. It damages relationships with food, body and family. Join me for How to End Emotional Eating: A Parent's Guide to find out what really works and how to start NOW. www.wendyschofermd.com/freeclass
Are you tired of food fights, guilt, and pressure around mealtimes? Our parents didn’t know how harmful shame, control, and weight-focus were for developing kids. They thought it was “healthy.” But what it really created was disconnection and lifelong struggles with food and body image. We want something different for…
Karina joined Family in Focus® stressed about her child’s weight, eating habits, and the guilt of balancing parenting with her career. What happened next surprised even her—shifts in her own relationship with food and body rippled through her kids, her classroom, and her home. In this video, Dr. Wendy Schofer…
Struggling to get your child to eat better without daily battles, bribery, or stress? In this video, Dr. Wendy Schofer, pediatrician and founder of Family in Focus®, reveals the surprising emotional and relational reasons behind kids' eating habits—and what to do instead. Discover 3 powerful strategies to create a calm,…
Why your stress is shaping your kids' screen time, eating, and anxiety. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Let's look at this with curiosity, compassion and put the judgment (and guilt) aside for a few moments. Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/kids-smartphones-play-freedom/683742 💥 Point 1: Safety became a double-edged sword We wanted to protect our…
Why your stress is shaping your kids' screen time, eating, and anxiety. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Let's look at this with curiosity, compassion and put the judgment (and guilt) aside for a few moments. Atlantic article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/08/kids-smartphones-play-freedom/683742 💥 Point 1: Safety became a double-edged sword We wanted to protect our…
Hey, Momma, you're not alone. You want to create changes at home WITHOUT the harm you've experienced firsthand. Learn about how to change the way that you raise healthy eaters -- without shame, weight stigma Learn about the role of emotional health in eating habits - for both you and…
