Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah - a Podcast for Parents

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

Dr. Sarah Adams talks with Dr. Stan Block, a pediatrician with 43 years of clinical experience treating ADHD in rural Kentucky, for a deep dive into how ADHD is diagnosed and managed today. Dr. Block traces the evolution of ADHD treatment since the early 1980s, explains the difference between hyperactive and inattentive presentations, and breaks down why inattentive, "daydreamy" kids, who don't disrupt class, often go undiagnosed for years. The conversation covers how pediatricians use teacher a

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Adams interviews licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of Prime Speech Solutions, Ebony Turner-Bailey. These two experts cover everything there is to know about children’s speech, language and communication, especially for kids on the autism spectrum. The episode sheds light on something that many families navigate with uncertainty – providing realistic, compassionate suggestions for how families can best advocate for their children’s communication needs. L

Dr. Sarah, talks with founder of First Gen Living and author of the upcoming book "Always Have Enough: How to Build Wealth When You Don't Come From Money," Maria Melchor, to tackle real listener questions about money across every generation. From a 27 year old in West Virginia wondering whether to pay off debt or start investing, to a 58 year old asking when to take Social Security, Maria breaks down practical, judgment-free strategies for building financial confidence at any income level or lif

Dr. Sarah Adams welcomes back Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Lurie Children's Hospital, for a timely conversation about the viruses making headlines and what families need to know before summer travel. They cover the current state of vaccine recommendations, the measles resurgence, and why diseases that have largely disappeared from public view are still very real threats. Dr. Ravi addresses the hantavirus outbreak that put cruise ships in the news, explains how norovi

In this episode, Dr. Sarah talks with Dr. Lisa Rappaport, licensed neuropsychologist, clinical professor of pediatrics, and author of Parenting Dyslexia, about one of the most common and most misunderstood neurocognitive conditions affecting children today. Dr. Rappaport brings a uniquely personal perspective, having been diagnosed with dyslexia herself at an early age and having nearly quit high school before going on to earn her PhD. Together, they break down what dyslexia actually is, and tak