Help without harm starts with changing our approach, not changing access and portions. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm #candywrappers
Parents, lead the change you want to see at home No shame No restriction No f'ing diets www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm #candywrappers
Health from the inside out: Self-esteem Self-confidence Belonging Letting kids think their health, worth and value is based on numbers creates a lifetime of struggle. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #helpwithoutharm #dietculture
If you feel stuck trying to improve your child's eating habits and wondering whether you just need a better meal plan, this episode is for you. Many parents are told that the solution is simple: serve healthier foods, cut out certain foods, or find the right nutrition plan. But if…
Controlling access backfires. It doesn't mean you have to give up or give in. You simply have to give another approach a chance: instead of focusing on the scale , the sugar, or the portions... focus on building relationships. This is what I do as pediatrician specializing in eating disorder…
First rule of parenting Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #pediatrician #emotionsmatter
Spot it and avoid falling into the trap of false promises Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #eatingdisorderprevention
Relationships don't go away when your child is diagnosed with a metabolic condition, eating disorder or other mental health conditions, just like relationships are important for those with broken bones and injuries. In fact, longer term diagnoses benefit from even more relational support - that's helping from the inside out!…
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If worries about your child's weight or eating habits have started taking up more and more space in your mind, this episode is for you. When we're worried, it's easy to focus so hard on what needs to change that we lose sight of everything that's already going well. In…
If worries about your child's weight or eating habits have started taking up more and more space in your mind, this episode is for you. When we're worried, it's easy to focus so hard on what needs to change that we lose sight of everything that's already going well. In…
Your regulation matters more than anything on the plate. Let's change the conversation in your home. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com While you're at it, just hop on a consult and start making changes, today: https://WendySchoferMDScheduling.as.me/consult Virtual, worldwide helping families build stronger relationships with food, body…
Stop removing what works Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #pediatrician #sizeinclusive #eatinghabits
Get curious about relationships, emotions, environment -- why this relationship (and habit) makes sense. Make it make sense first before changing. That's the foundation of healing without harm of control, restriction and diets. Here to support your family. Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #pediatrician #sizeinclusive #grannysquare
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Hey, Everyone poops. And has relationships with food, body and others. Let's make those relationships stronger. Learn more and register for the free class: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com/freeclass to Raise Healthy Kids in a Body-Obsessed World #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #whogivesacrap #pediatrician #sizeinclusive
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Parents, you're overwhelmed and want to help. And it's so hard to understand what's going on in your adolescent's life. Your child is exhausted, confused, and yet angry and melting down She want to fix it, now. But you're not sure what the problem is. Is this the beginning of…
If you've just been told that your child needs to lose weight and you're feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk you through the first three steps you can take after hearing concerns about…
If you've just been told that your child needs to lose weight and you're feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk you through the first three steps you can take after hearing concerns about…
Co-parenting in a body obsessed world Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com/freeclass #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parenting #sizeinclusive #coparenting
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If you feel stuck between trying to “fix” your child’s eating habits and wanting to give up altogether, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack the stress, pressure, and overwhelm many parents experience when trying to help their children build healthier relationships with…
If you are worried about emotional eating in kids and wondering how to help your child without shame, pressure, or food battles, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack emotional eating in children, stress eating, and the unmet needs that often sit beneath…