It works on paper. Portion sizes. Movement goals. The “perfect” plan. But real life does not happen on paper. In Episode 2 of Family in Focus, I share why so many well-meaning strategies fall apart at home and what actually helps families move forward. If you are tired of trying…
Emotions are the missing link in eating habits If this whole topic is new to you, you're not alone and it's not too late to find what works for you and your family. Learn more about Dr. Wendy and the Family in Focus community at www.WendySchoferMD.com #emotionsmatter #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus #pediatrician…
Parenting struggles. Child weight concerns. Picky eating. Feeling like you’re failing your child’s health? I want to say this clearly. You are not failing. If the plans, the portion rules, the tighter control have not worked, it is not because you are not trying hard enough. It may be the…
Shame does not lead someone to suddenly pick up the crispy, juicy apple or the crunchy carrot. Want more help changing the dialogue AND eating habits, without harm? Join the community of parents breaking the cycle of shame and control in the name of "health." www.WendySchoferMD.com #emotionsmatter #eatrealfood #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus…
Shame does not lead someone to suddenly pick up the crispy, juicy apple or the crunchy carrot. Want more help changing the dialogue AND eating habits, without harm? Join the community of parents breaking the cycle of shame and control in the name of "health." www.WendySchoferMD.com #emotionsmatter #eatrealfood #eatingdisorderprevention #Familyinfocus…
Child weight concerns. Picky eating. Growth chart stress. Are you trying to help your child be healthy without causing harm? A new season of Family in Focus has started. In this first episode, I break down why focusing on weight, the scale, and tighter control is not giving families the…
Don't say, "you're reading into it." Don't say, "that's not what they intended." Get curious. What experiences could others have that they would receive this message very, very differently? How could it be using an approach that has been shown to drive people AWAY from medical offices as well as…
It's actually not what you say. Say LESS. Listen. Be there. It tells them one thing loud & clear: You never have to shrink or change to be accepted. If you're like, "Yes, and I'm still worried about their health and habits," I've got resources for you. Sign up for…
The health principle that "Eat Real Food" misses. Shame doesn't make anyone healthier. And it doesn't address the real barriers to real Americans eating real food. Take note of finances, racism, education, disconnection and stigma - like the weight stigma that is being used not like a scalpel but like…
If you want to support your child’s health without pressure or shame, you are in the right place. Season 2 of Family in Focus® begins today. Episode 1 gives you space to exhale. Episode 2 offers a small, meaningful next step. Both are live now. I’m really glad you’re here.…
It's time to learn what MAHA is not addressing in a divisive commercial about a topic that shouldn't be divisive at all: the value of eating real food. I'm a pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping parents create lifelong relationships with food, body, and family. Psst - it's…
If you are trying to help your child make changes and it feels like nothing is working, this episode is for you. I hear it every day from parents. Food feels like a battle. Screens feel impossible to limit. Movement feels forced. And no matter how hard you try, it…
Some days, parenting does not just feel hard. It feels confusing. You are trying to do the right thing for your child, especially around food and health, but the messages are overwhelming. Eat this. Do not eat that. Worry about weight. Do not talk about weight. Move more. Stress less.…
Struggling with picky eating, screen limits, or trying to help your child build healthier habits without constant battles? In this episode of Family in Focus, I explain why common parenting advice often fails and how starting with what is already going well creates real, sustainable change. If you are trying…
Struggling with picky eating, mealtime battles, or feeling pressure about your child’s weight or eating habits? In this episode of Family in Focus, I help parents rethink children’s health and begin creating change without shame or harm. Some days, parenting does not just feel hard. It feels confusing. You are…
New Season Alert! Season 2 of the Family in Focus podcast drops tomorrow. This season is about helping parents lead change without harm, especially around food, emotional health, and the pressure so many families are carrying. I’m releasing the first two episodes together on purpose. Episode 1 offers support, validation,…
Family in Focus (Official Trailer) What would it mean if you didn’t feel so much pressure around your child’s eating, growth, or health? What would it be like to stop sorting through advice that feels stressful or even harmful? I’d like to invite you to Family in Focus, a space…
Hey. I see you. I know the struggle. Let me ask you something. What would it mean if you didn’t feel so much pressure around your child’s eating, growth, or health? What would it be like to stop sorting through advice that feels stressful or even harmful? I’d like to…
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Emotions are behind our eating habits. Trauma. Real emotions. They don't just change with a call to action to eat real food. Um, thanks. Yes and... Are you in? We all get to create the changes we want to see for ourselves and our families and our nation. It starts…
Shame doesn't make anyone healthier. Build connection and health without shame - and create eating habit change without harm for the whole family. www.WendySchoferMD.com #superbowl #fatshamingisnotokay #eatingdisorderprevention #shame #Familyinfocus #emotionsmatter #parenting #pediatrician #pediatricianapproved #family #weightinclusive #haes #socialemotionallearning #healthyrelationships
It's not too late to register for Ask Dr Wendy, the free live weekly Q& A session with a pediatrician to create change without harm. Register at www.wendyschofermd.com/freeclass I'm a pediatrician specializing in eating disorder prevention and helping parents create lifelong relationships with food, body, and family. This is real…
Season 2 launches Feb 11! www.WendySchoferMD.com/podcast Like, subscribe , follow wherever you get your podcasts #eatingdisorderprevention #helpwithoutharm #pediatrician #Familyinfocus #podcast
Hey. I see you. I know the struggle. Let me ask you something. What would it mean if you didn’t feel so much pressure around your child’s eating, growth, or health? What would it be like to stop sorting through advice that feels stressful or even harmful? I’d like to…