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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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April 21, 2026

3 things you need to know to change your child's eating habits without harm

Habit change without harm happens here. www.WendySchoferMD.com 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. #sizeinclusive #dogwalk #healthyparenting #eatingbehaviour #familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #parentchildconnection #eatinghabits #pediatrician

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April 21, 2026

The missing link in changing your child's eating habits

Spot the dog! 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 Check out my new workshop: No More Candy Wrappers Under the Bed: How to stop your child's sneaking…

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April 18, 2026

The help you and your kids need for better relationships with food, tailored to your unique family

Stop the spiral of questions. No shame. No restriction. All relationships. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #sizeinclusive #candywrappers

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April 18, 2026

Focus on what you gain, not what you need to lose

Focus on what you gain, not what you need to lose. 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. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #parenting…

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April 15, 2026

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

If you have ever been told to focus on your child’s BMI, weight, or eating habits and felt like something wasn’t adding up, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack the truth about BMI, pediatric weight guidance, and why the traditional “eat less,…

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April 15, 2026

Why the BMI Was Never Meant for Your Child: What You Need to Know

If you have ever been told to focus on your child’s BMI, weight, or eating habits and felt like something wasn’t adding up, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I unpack the truth about BMI, pediatric weight guidance, and why the traditional “eat less,…

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April 12, 2026

Parents, are you coming? ICYMI, here's the invitation for help without harm

Are you coming? Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com Ask Dr Wendy: www.WendySchoferMD.com/first-step 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 #pediatrician #eatingdisorderprevention #relationships #sizeinclusive

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April 12, 2026

Sundays are amazing for parents. Here's why

I love Sundays! 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. Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com

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April 10, 2026

The power in parent relationships with food and body to help kids with weight & body image struggles

Parents, there's a tremendous power in your relationships with food and body. Learn more: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #sizeinclusive #bodyimage

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April 9, 2026

If you wanna change your child's eating habits, start here

Tired of your kids pushing back on habit change? 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. Learn more to create change without harm: Dr Wendy | Family in Focus…

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April 9, 2026

On the struggle bus with your food and body image, not sure how to help your child who's struggling?

Parent questions, asked and answered. you're not alone and your struggles, and it is never too late to start helping you and your child Join the next Family in Focus workshop to learn more about creating stronger family relationships relationships with food, body, and each each other. www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter…

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April 8, 2026

New workshop! No More Candy Under the Bed: How to stop kids' sneaking& create healthy relationships

New workshop! No More Candy Under the Bed: How to stop your kids' sneaking and create healthy relationships with food www.WendySchoferMD.com/no-more-candy-wrappers #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #sizeinclusive

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April 8, 2026

"Eat less, move more" sounds like a broke record that's hurting your family? Here's why

Weight stigma isn't helping our relationships I'm the size-inclusive pediatrician specializing family relationships with food, body, and especially each other. This is real help without harm. Podcast: https://podcast.wendyschofermd.com/ Learn more about Dr wendy and Family in Focus www.WendySchoferMD.com #Familyinfocus #eatingdisorderprevention #pediatrician #podcast #sizeinclusive

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April 8, 2026

The Truth About BMI, Weight Stigma, and Your Child’s Health

If you have ever left your child’s doctor’s appointment feeling confused about BMI, worried about your child’s health, or unsure how to respond to conversations about weight, this episode is for you. In this episode of Family in Focus, I break down what is often missing from pediatric conversations about…

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