You've no doubt been hearing the buzz about weight loss medications for kids and teens. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Obesity remains highly prevalent among children in the United States and is associated with an ever-increasing burden of obesity-related diseases.”And effective pediatric obesity prevention and treatment requires both societal interventions and health care system innovation. One recently approved treatment is the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists –or more commonly known as GLP-1s in adolescents.

In this episode we are talking about how they work, who they're for, and just as importantly, what they aren't. This conversation is your roadmap through the noise, and that's why I've invited one of our favorite guests, Dr. Christopher Bowling, a national expert on childhood obesity to break it all down.

#MomTok #ParentTok #GLP1 #childhoodobesity #weightloss #genetics #weightgain #obesity

Resources:

From American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Pediatric and Adolescent Obesity

A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT : “The Wegovy effect”

Wegovy use among US teens up 50% as obesity crisis worsens

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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 dive into general health and wellness, parenting , family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being both a pediatrician and a mother has given me unique insight about how to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and 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, even kids, and parents –and let’s grow up together!

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

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So much goes into making sure your children have a healthy relationship to money and balancing career growth with family responsibilities for parents. In this episode we have professional money manager and financial advisor Abbe Large, the Managing Director at Lenox Advisors. We talk about everything from introducing conversations with children about the value of money and how to achieve generational wealth as a family, to planning the family vacations.

#MomTok #ParentTok #ProtectthePaycheck #generationalwealth #longtermcareinsurance #financialadvisor #vacationplanning

Find more on Financial Advisor Abbe F. Large here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbeflarge/

Website: https://www.lenoxadvisors.com/insights/let-s-talk-money-with-abbe-f-large/

Bio: https://www.forbes.com/profile/abbe-f-large/

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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 dive into general health and wellness, parenting , family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being both a pediatrician and a mother has given me unique insight about how to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and 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, even kids, and parents –and let’s grow up together!

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

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With Dr. Farah Khan, board-certified allergist and immunologist, we dive into what food allergies are, how they differ from intolerances, and how they impact everything from eczema to emotional well-being. In this episode we unpack what causes confusion, concern and sometimes crisis, around food allergies. From navigating school lunches to birthday parties to grocery aisles, food allergies are more common than ever, affecting 1 in 13 children in the U.S. Whether you're suspecting an allergy or managing one already, this episode will leave you feeling informed and empowered.

#peanutallergies #peanut #childhoodallergies #foodallergies #foodintolerance #IgE #fpies #FoodProtein-InducedEnterocolitisSyndrome #eczema #atopicdermatitis #eliminationdiet #foodallergytax

Relevant Resources:

American Academy Allergy Asthma & Immunology

aaaai.org

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Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Leave a comment below, write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions on an episode.

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 dive into general health and wellness, parenting , family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being both a pediatrician and a mother has given me unique insight about how to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and 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, even kids, and parents –and let’s grow up together!

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

Today we're going to talk about common struggles like burnout, guilt, and the myth of balance –and share practical tips with you that you can start using today. Whether you're in the thick of raising littles or navigating those teen years, this episode is for you.

We go deep with life coach and mom, Lauren Nanni, on how to feel “unstuck” in various parts of our lives. We share how to live with more intention as a parent, especially when life feels overwhelming, and talk honestly about the struggle to find balance between parenting and fulfilling our own purpose.

For more information on Life Coach, Lauren Nanni:

IG: @lonanni

LaurenNanni.com

Reach out to Dr. Sarah:

Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Leave a comment below, write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode.

#habitstacking #avoidingguilt #parentalguilt #momcoach #lifecoaching #intentional life #parenthood #fillyourcup #emptybeaker #makingsauce #familymeals #meaningful #mundane #reframe limiting beliefs #managing expectations #ByronKatie #No resistance #fighting reality #avoidfailure #overcommunication #microshifts #macrowins #TonyRobbins

ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah,” where we take on and really talk about general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents and caregivers by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit from, including parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids, and parents –and let’s all make a commitment to growing up together!

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

When it's normal to “Google” any-and-everything –even medical advice, how do we truly know if the source of what we’re reading and hearing is reliable?

In this episode we tackle the very important topic: “How do you find trustworthy information about your child’s health?” especially when health advice can be found at the click of a button.

Our expert guest is Dr. Alex Niemczura, a medical writer with a PhD in neuroscience. Dr. Niemczura has vast experience in evaluating scientific sources and knows exactly what to look for when it comes to finding reliable health information.

#medicaladvice #misinformation #CDC #NIH #goodsources #pediatrics #MAHA #vaccines #socialmedia #reliablesources

Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode.

Relevant links:

HealthyChildren.org

American Academy of Pediatrics: AAP.org

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/

Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/

National Institute of Health (NIH): https://www.nih.gov/

Center for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/

For peer-reviewed studies published in medical journals:

PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/

ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah,” where we take on and really talk about general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents and caregivers by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit from, including parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids, and parents –and let’s all make a commitment to growing up together!

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

There is hardly a parent today who wouldn’t agree that social media, gaming and screen time are now having a big impact on parenting. It’s hard to escape the role technology plays in nearly every facet of our lives.

In this episode of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” I talk with Dr. Molly O’Shea, a pediatrician with over 30 years of experience, about what we can do to support children as they grow up in this ever-connected, always-on world.

Dr. O’Shae is a parenting expert and a force in pediatric medical entrepreneurship. Her passion is deeply rooted in lived experience—both personal and professional.

Have questions about today’s episode, or anything else related to the health and wellness of your family? Write us an email or upload a voice memo, to growingupwithdr.sarah@gmail.com and we’ll try and address your questions or play your questions on an episode.

Relevant links:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Languages: English, Spanish, available 24 hours
• Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention
• https://www.drmollyoshea.com/
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
• IG: doctormollyoshae

ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah,” where we take on and really talk about general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents and caregivers by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit from, including parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids, and parents –and let’s all make a commitment to growing up together!

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

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Today's episode is all about youth sports. As the weather gets warmer, organized sports and outdoor activities ramp up. Although there are numerous benefits to youth sports, from physical fitness, to enhanced social skills, and from boosted self-esteem to valuable life lessons, they do come with health risks, not the least of which is SCA or “sudden cardiac arrest.” Recently, laws have gone into effect in states across the country requiring defibrillators and trained individuals to administer them during games and practices. There are many factors that come into play when we think about the health and safety of our children as they're out on the field.

On this episode of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” I’m joined by Rick Hart. He's a friend and founder and CEO of Jump Start Sports. He's not just building strong athletes. He's helping to lead the way in protecting them through education, policy and preparedness.

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#MomTok #ParentTok #sports #ballgames #parksandrecreation #AED #defibrillator #SCA #suddencardiacarrest #summersports

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Find JumpStart Sports here:

On Instagram: Jump Start Sports (@jumpstartsportsofficial)

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpstartsportsfranchising/

https://www.jumpstartsports.com/summer

More articles:

From AAP: Athlete Screening and Sudden Cardiac Death

https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/44/12/669/195475/Athlete-Screening-and-Sudden-Cardiac-Death?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-arrhythmia/in-depth/automated-external-defibrillators/art-20043909

ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah,” where we take on and really talk about general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents and caregivers by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit from, including parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids, and parents –and let’s all make a commitment to growing up together!

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

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Perimenopause is another stage in one’s life marked again by hormonal changes as a new identity is being defined. So what do you do when moms and their teens are experiencing puberty and perimenopause at the same time? It can make for a complicated, if not explosive household. On this episode of “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah” to talk about this very precise moment is mom, celebrity yoga instructor, and doctor of kinesology Dr. Desi Bartlett, PhD.

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#MomTok #Perimenopause #Menopause #Puberty

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Find Desi here:

• On Instagram: @mothersintolivingfit
• https://www.youtube.com/desibartlett
• https://www.desibartlett.com/
• Desi’s book: “Total Body Beautiful” https://www.desibartlett.com/product/total-body-beautiful/

ABOUT Dr. Sarah:

Looking for a place to educate you and your family to live your best lives? Welcome to “Growing Up with Dr. Sarah,” where we take on and really talk about general health and wellness, parental issues, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. Being a pediatrician, while having a mother's perspective, has given me unique insight and experience on what we all need to do better to live healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.

The success of the family starts from the top, and by helping parents and caregivers by addressing tough questions and everyday concerns we can all benefit from, including parents, grandparents, kids, or anyone who cares for another. So join me and some of my special guests: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, community members, coaches, teachers, even kids, and parents –and let’s all make a commitment to growing up together!

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

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