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May 20, 2026

Emotional Eating & Your Child: The Truth About the Unmet Need

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…

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May 20, 2026

Emotional Eating & Your Child: The Truth About the Unmet Need

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…

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May 19, 2026

When is the right time to start focusing on eating disorder prevention for your family?

Stronger relationships with food and body don't need to wait for a referral, diagnosis or threshold. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parenting #sizeinclusive #noreferrals

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May 18, 2026

Parents worried about their children's weight and eating habits: don't skip this stuff

Do not skip this step. #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parenting #allfeelingssarewelcome #sizeinclusive Learn more www.WendySchoferMD.com

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May 13, 2026

Why “Just Tell Us What to Eat” Isn’t Working

If you have ever found yourself thinking, “Just tell me what to feed my kid,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack one of the biggest misconceptions parents carry when it comes to changing eating habits and weight concerns at home: the belief…

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May 13, 2026

Why “Just Tell Us What to Eat” Isn’t Working

If you have ever found yourself thinking, “Just tell me what to feed my kid,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack one of the biggest misconceptions parents carry when it comes to changing eating habits and weight concerns at home: the belief…

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May 12, 2026

Before you change your kids eating habits, listen to this 

What is food fixing? Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parenting #allfeelingssarewelcome #weight

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May 7, 2026

Food is a love language - unless you've got food guilt

Enjoy your food. Learn more about the mindset and habits for lifelong family relationships with food, body and especially each other: www.WendySchoferMD.com #phillypretzelfactory #pretzel @Philly Pretzel Factory #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #zeroguilt #mentalhealth #nutrition #nutritionforkids

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May 6, 2026

Your Kid Isn’t the Problem: The Truth About Food Battles at Home

If you have ever tried to make healthier changes at home and been met with resistance, tears, or a flat-out “I hate this,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk through what is actually happening when your child pushes back on food changes…

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May 6, 2026

Your Kid Isn’t The Problem: The Truth About Food Battles at Home

If you have ever tried to make healthier changes at home and been met with resistance, tears, or a flat-out “I hate this,” this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk through what is actually happening when your child pushes back on food changes…

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May 4, 2026

Which yummy food do you feel zero guilt about eating today?

#pennsylvaniadutch #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #zeroguilt #parenting Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com

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April 29, 2026

Just what is eating disorder prevention anyway?

Eating disorder prevention isn't for those who are struggling. It's for all families to create the relationships we want to see. www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #parenting #sizeinclusive #wwyd

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April 29, 2026

Sturdy homes are built upon strong foundations. Build upon what is already working.Learn more:

Sturdy homes are built upon strong foundations. Build upon what is already working. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #parenting #sizeinclusive #wwyd

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April 29, 2026

4 Ways to Show Up for Your Child When Diet Culture Sneaks In

If you have ever watched your child say something painful about their body and had no idea what to say back, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk through what it actually looks like when diet culture gets to your kid — and…

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April 29, 2026

4 Ways to Show Up for Your Child When Diet Culture Sneaks In

If you have ever watched your child say something painful about their body and had no idea what to say back, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I walk through what it actually looks like when diet culture gets to your kid — and…

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April 28, 2026

Candy wrappers under your child's bed!?! Check this out

Candy wrappers under the bed!?! www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #candywrappers #parenting #sizeinclusive

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April 28, 2026

To lock the pantry or not? Is it really the question?

To lock or not? Is it really the question? www.WendySchoferMD.com #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #candywrappers #sizeinclusive #parenting

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April 27, 2026

How would you answer the question?

What would you say? #eatingdisorderprevention #wwyd #Familyinfocus #sizeinclusive #candywrappers www.WendySchoferMD.com

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April 26, 2026

Promised weight loss for your child? Read this first

You're worried about your child's weight. Don't fall prey to all the bologna of false promises. They sound too good to be true?! There's a reason: MARKETING! And the algorithm is grabbing attention, not about truth, health and not causing harm. Not selling you on anything but yourself and the…

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April 23, 2026

Parents, the body talk you can do something about!

Body talk you can do something about! Https://doctorsonsocialmedia.com/the-body-talk-kids-hear To learn more about Dr Wendy | Family in Focus : www.WendySchoferMD.com #doctorsonsocialmedia #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parenting #bodytalk

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April 23, 2026

Focus on food creates fights, restriction and shame. Help without harm is available for your family.

Focus on food creates fights, restriction and shame. Help without harm is available for your family. I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #emotionsmatter #emotionalregulation #parenting…

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April 22, 2026

Military readiness is impacted by THIS, hiding in plain sight...

That's CAPT (Retired) Schofer and Senior Chief (Retired) Stiles! Continuing our service in support of our colleagues in uniform and their families. I'm the pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping entire families create lifelong relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm.…

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April 22, 2026

How Diet Culture Entered The Doctor's Office (And What to Do About It)

If you have ever left your child's well visit feeling like you did something wrong, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I break down the history of BMI, diet culture, and why weight became the focus of your child's doctor visit. Because your doctor…

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April 22, 2026

How Diet Culture Entered The Doctor's Office (And What to Do About It)

If you have ever left your child's well visit feeling like you did something wrong, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I break down the history of BMI, diet culture, and why weight became the focus of your child's doctor visit. Because your doctor…

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