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Aug. 5, 2026

How to Set Healthy Boundaries That Help Your Child Thrive

How to Set Healthy Boundaries That Help Your Child Thrive How do you set healthy boundaries without hurting your relationship with your child? Why do children push back against limits? Do kids actually need boundaries to become more independent? If you've ever wondered these things, this episode is for you.…

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Aug. 5, 2026

How to Set Healthy Boundaries That Help Your Child Thrive

How to Set Healthy Boundaries That Help Your Child Thrive How do you set healthy boundaries without hurting your relationship with your child? Why do children push back against limits? Do kids actually need boundaries to become more independent? If you've ever wondered these things, this episode is for you.…

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Aug. 4, 2026

There are only 3 super-simple steps to help your family change relationships with food without harm

There are only three simple steps to helping without harm. Dr. Wendy is the retired pediatrician who now walks families through the steps every single day. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm

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Aug. 4, 2026

Neurodiversity and changing family eating habits: the question a pediatrician asks

Neurodiversity is not one thing. Get curious about what's working, especially before making any changes. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus And check out my new program, 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…

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Aug. 3, 2026

If controlling food doesn't help your child's emotional eating, what does?

Memo: emotional eating isn't about the food Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com And check out the No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed program and learn How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #familyinfocus #relationships #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorefoodfights #pediatrician

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Aug. 1, 2026

When it feels like you've lost the battle with your kids' weight, this is what is happening

As long as we're looking at weight as a Battle to be won or lost, our children are gonna fight back, pushback and resist. Self-esteem, family relationships and health will struggle -- and that lasts a lifetime. It's time to shift to stronger relationships ships with food, body and especially…

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July 30, 2026

Eating disorder prevention that all families can access: new chapter of Family in Focus® is coming

#eatingdisorderprevention Comment ABOUT TIME to get on the waiting list #bodyimage #relationships #nomorefoodfights #familyinfocus

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July 29, 2026

The Best Thing to Say When Your Child Criticizes Their Body

If your child has ever said, "I hate my body," "I wish I looked different," or criticized their appearance, you may have wondered what you're supposed to say in that moment. In this episode of Family in Focus, I share why the most helpful response isn't reassurance, advice, or trying…

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July 29, 2026

The Best Thing to Say When Your Child Criticizes Their Body

If your child has ever said, "I hate my body," "I wish I looked different," or criticized their appearance, you may have wondered what you're supposed to say in that moment. In this episode of Family in Focus, I share why the most helpful response isn't reassurance, advice, or trying…

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July 28, 2026

Controlling the candy is backfiring and kids sneak more: Help with an eating disorder prevention MD

Learn more about Dr Wendy | Family in Focus And No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed: How to stop your child's sneaking and create healthy relationships www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorecandywrappers #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #pediatricianapproved #family #weightinclusive #haes #socialemotionallearning #healthyrelationships

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July 27, 2026

Controlling the candy isn't building the habits you want in your home

Learn more about Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com And check out the No More Candy Wrappers experience: www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #familyinfocus #healthyparenting #eatingdisorderprevention #parentchildconnection #pediatrician

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July 27, 2026

The real impact of teaching kids to diet when you're just looking at the scale and portions

Learn more Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #healthyparenting #eatingdisorderprevention #parentchildconnection #pediatrician #answer #haes #eatlessmovemore #dietculture #dietculturedropout #orthorexia

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July 27, 2026

Stop finding candy wrappers under your child's bed and help build stronger relationships with food

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 #pediatrician #nomorecandywrappers #nomorefoodfights

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July 23, 2026

How do intentional parenting and kindness help parents lead change without harm? Special guest!

This woman is a gift I want to share with you. Full video follows. Or check out the Family in Focus podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #intentionalparenting #kindness

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July 22, 2026

The Kindness Your Child Needs Starts With You

If you've ever wondered whether being kinder to yourself could actually make you a better parent, this conversation is for you. In this special guest episode of Family in Focus, I'm joined by my dear friend Dr. Faryal D. Michaud, DO, palliative care physician, coach, and founder of Physicians Living…

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July 22, 2026

The Kindness Your Child Needs Starts With You

If you've ever wondered whether being kinder to yourself could actually make you a better parent, this conversation is for you. In this special guest episode of Family in Focus, I'm joined by my dear friend Dr. Faryal D. Michaud, DO, palliative care physician, coach, and founder of Physicians Living…

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July 21, 2026

Feel unhinged because you've found candy wrappers under the bed, again? Help without harm is here

Mark yourself safe from Godzilla (and an avalanche of wrappers!) www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #nomorecandywrappers #nomorefoodfights

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July 21, 2026

All the misguided attempts to change your kids' eating habits: cut the BS, stop the fight and help

No More Candy Wrappers Stop the fighting, sneaking and for the life of all things good start building stronger relationships with food, body and especially each other www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #nomorecandywrappers #nomorefoodfights

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July 20, 2026

What type of eater do you have when you are finding candy wrappers under the bed?

Link in bio to learn more about Dr Wendy | Family in Focus And No More Candy Wrappers! www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm #emotionaleaters

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July 17, 2026

How can adults play with food?

@MuseumOfBBQ #playmore #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #adulting #museumofbbq

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July 17, 2026

Family meals getting more tense with portion control? Here's why 👉

You were told to keep an eye on their portions. You did. Mealtimes got waaay harder. Here’s why 👇 So many reasons why portion control is not the fix! 👉🏽 It made food the enemy. When a child learns that the amount on their plate is being watched, food stops…

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July 16, 2026

The rainbow of emotional eaters in your home: help without harm

Emotional eaters building lifelong relationships with food. www.WendySchoferMD.com #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm #emotionaleaters

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July 15, 2026

Are we marketing wellness fads to kids and families? #fdaapproved #familyinfocus #orthorexia

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July 15, 2026

Stop the candy sneaking and create stronger relationships in your home: Yes, it is possible!

Enough of the candy wrappers, y'all! www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com I'm on a mission to help 1 million families build the social-emotional skills that strengthen relationships with food, body, and especially each other. #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #nomorecandywrappers #pediatrician

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