We are all struggling with weight, each and every one of us. The focus of our struggle may be our own weight, our loved ones, and professionally the struggle may be for our patients, students and colleagues. Today's episode is an abbreviated version of a chat I did for the…
In a world filled with conflicts and crises, how can we navigate the unique challenges of parenting children with big emotions? Join us in this episode as we dive into the crucial topic of recognizing the importance of your child's feelings without comparing them to the chaos of the world.…
What's the last time you experienced shame about your weight, health or habits? How's that working out for you? We will talk about where the power and privilege come from, and how shame is being used to highlight a problem and it is making us more unhealthy. Check out the…
Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast and how we got here, amidst overwhelm, insanity and a crazy to-do list. Let's talk about the best way to address overwhelm: little steps. Recently we spoke about overwhelm (episode #98, Overstimulation & Overwhelm, https://www.wendyschofermd.com/blog/98) and I have to tell you…
I love experiments. Anyone who has worked with me in the office or the Family in Focus coaching community has heard me talk about little experiments. Well I want to share with you how I f'd it up. I f'd it up - and now I have learned so much…
Part 2 (hop on over and check out Part 1!: https://youtu.be/8qv2okoc_uc Let's talk about self-care through the lens of asking a very important question: "What do I need?" ****Not "What do I need to do?"**** Parents, this is EVERYTHING when we are looking at our family's health: not teaching our…
I take Fridays off (yes, ah-mazing), and yet.... here I am trying to stuff that day with all the things I didn't get done on the other days. That's not a day off! That's a day with my "other gigs" : the to-do list, meeting demands and expectations (my own…
Are you a parent feeling lost in the chaos of modern life, struggling to understand and manage overstimulation and overwhelm in your children? Are you feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated yourself? Let's dive into the world of parenting in the modern age, understanding more about stimulation and overstimulation and the resultant…
Hon, can we talk? I know... the word rebel doesn't feel like it fits. Yet, what is possible if it is the way to lead the life you actually want? Today we're gonna catch up, because I look a 2 month break from y'all, and I have gained so much…
Parents, let's quick chat about the role that everyone plays when they participate in the Family in Focus research study. Can't wait to see you!
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Where do you go for your health expertise? Funny how it never seems to fit, or it seems like you're doing it all wrong (the way you eat, move, sleep).... Let's chat about how YOU are the expert and authority in you. And how we can start teaching our children…
It's really freaking hard to parent kids today with all this doom-and-gloom health messaging: risks to their health from food, weight, growth, physical and mental health stressors. What's a parent to do? First, learn that there is a different way to approach health. Learn about the Family in Focus difference…
Weight management is code for putting our kids on a diet! Learn the 4 reasons why diets are not for kids, and Learn what REALLY works instead. Parents are worried about weight for themselves and for their kids. It’s time to start creating the health you really want to see…
Why would a pediatrician create a course called Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family? Hi, I'm Dr Wendy Schofer, Founder of Family in Focus, and I'm that pediatrician. Parents who are worried about their kids' weight keep asking me: "How do I help?" "Where do I start?" "Where is…
How often do you feel like you have to be on your A-game all the time? (Oh, not just me?!) Having to work, adult, keep things rolling... gets freaking exhausting. I took the executive decision to take July off with my family: I was the designated co-pilot on a 3050…
Since we've already settled that there are really very few bad foods (Podcast Episode #37, https://www.wendyschofermd.com/blog/is-this-bad-food), what's next? Everything else is either a YES, please!!! food, a No-thank-you or a not-yet food. Take a listen to understand how to approach foods with your family (and yourself) - and start exploring…
You've been waiting for it and I've got it: the answer on the right way to feed your family. Toss all those diets and eliminations.... and take a listen. The first step is deciding to hit play. And then you get to learn how to decide the right way to…
Whether we like it or not, diet culture is all around us, and that means it has snuck into our homes. It is in the background while we are at dinner and while we are getting dressed. Today's episode examines 5 ways that diet culture is present in our relationships…
Welcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD! Episode 14: The Structure You Need Our children thrive with structure - being able to anticipate, trust and have certainty. Today we talk about creating the structure your family needs for meals. My Go SLOW process for creating healthy habits for…
Welcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD! I'm transitioning to video - episodes 1-12 are all on my podcast Episode 13: One Breath - it's the start of everything: Life A new habit Taking one purposeful breath has power to shift to the calm that is now. Listen…