Now that kids are back to school, families are getting back into routines. We're thinking about school lunches, afterschool snacks, sports, activity, sleep, and we're hearing a lot about protein, fiber, ultra-processed foods, childhood obesity, and healthy eating. At the same time, our kids are surrounded by messages about body size and appearance, and sometimes even well-intentional comments about weight, food, or someone's changing body can have consequences we never intended.

On this week’s episode, we have pediatrician Dr. Chris Bolling on the podcast, one of our all-time favorite guests. We discuss food trends, dieting, body image, how to talk about weight within your own family, and so much more. Listen up here on YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts.

#bodyimage #pediatrics #foodtrends #proteinmaxxing #fibermaxxing #ultraprocessedfoods #sleep #childhoodobesity #healthyeating #backtoschool #empathy

Learn more about Dr. Chris Bolling and his work at the AAP here:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbolling/
• https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/aap-voices/different-strokes-for-different-folks/?srsltid=AU7gw4WjvUX-x4KwZ6t-K_FsjYkEbX5ZVYTJtE20L_NZtIZlbUn8M91z

More Resources for Learning About Childhood Weight Stigma:

• APA guidelines and advice: https://www.apa.org/obesity-guideline/discussing-weight
• University of Chicago guidelines and advice: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/weight-management-articles/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-weight
• Dr. Bolling’s recommended colleague Michelle Dritz who covers adolescent medicine: https://cspediatrics.net/drdritz.php

This episode gives parents all of the information they need to support their child or teenager who might be on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, OCD, or any other diagnosis that falls under the neurodivergent umbrella. Sarah Mireles, LPCC, coaches parents and caregivers on strategies to increase their neurodivergent teen’s executive functioning and emotional regulation. She also works with parents to reduce shame, process their own emotions, and determine the best ways to care for their child. Sarah Mireles provides helpful tips and resources for parents of neurotypical children as well – this conversation is for everyone!

Learn more about Sarah Mireles and her therapy & coaching options:

https://sarahmirelestherapy.com/training-program-for-parents-of-neurodiverse-adhd-autism-pda-ocd-ocpd-teens/

More Resources for Learning About Neurodivergence and Parenting:

• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• International OCD Foundation
• NIH Article about Parenting Neurodivergent Children

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About Growing Up with Dr. Sarah:

On Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, Dr. Sarah Adams has unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, by helping parents and caregivers address tough questions and everyday concerns. So join us and some of our special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, and more – and let’s grow up together!

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Our kids are growing up with AI in their pockets, their homework, and sometimes even their late-night worries. Today, Dr. Sarah sits down with Dr. Amber Childs, a licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, to unpack what that really means for a developing brain. They dig into why teenagers can be especially drawn to AI's validation, how algorithmic bias shows up in ways that matter for kids of color, and what parents can actually do when they notice their child pulling away to talk to a chatbot instead of a person. It's a conversation about risk, but also about opportunity, and a reminder that connection is still the thing no algorithm can replace.

How to learn more about - Amber Childs, PhD - Center of Excellence Ambassador, Association Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine

More resources:

READ: Your teen turned to AI instead of you. What experts say parents can do

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https://www.apa.org/topics/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/teens-chatbots-parents?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWlR1RjlXU3pTOENtQmtOSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5GkN8LM7AFfKSGmZigjS5IXyz9p0F3OjBcFocIkCNcMB0f02pmNz5O0Ynu-g_aem_6x4Iblbx86vdph1_IAxyZg

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ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate yourself and your family on how to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, I have unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, by helping parents and caregivers address tough questions and everyday concerns. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, and more –and let’s grow up together!

Check out previous episodes of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” at www.growingupwithdrsarah.com

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This podcast is produced by:

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