Episode Library

Dec. 24, 2024

Ep. 148 - Family History Made Easy: Learn to Organize and Preserve Your Photos and Videos

Have you ever wondered what you are going to do with all your pictures, videos and personal memorabilia? In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by Haleh Shoa, Founder and CEO of Picturli: a photo organization, curation, archivi...

Dec. 17, 2024

Ep. 147 - Dental Health: More Than Just a Smile, It's a Matter of Life and Death

Did you know there is a significant connection between your oral health and your physical health? This weeks guest, patient-health advocate and wellness coach Cris Duval, RDH, joins Dr. Sarah to talk about the importance opti...

Dec. 3, 2024

Ep. 146 - Eczema no more: A parent's essential guide to a happier, healthier child

As a pediatrician, I often reassure parents of children with eczema that while I can help manage their symptoms, the condition itself is unlikely to disappear entirely. But in this episode, my guest Andra McHugh is here to ch...

Nov. 26, 2024

Ep. 145 - How to heal and break generational trauma with self-care, support, and professional help.

Parents are often encouraged to prioritize self-care, but when faced with a child's mental health crisis, taking care of ourselves can feel like an overwhelming challenge. In this episode, Dr. Sarah is joined by author and mo...

Nov. 19, 2024

Ep. 144 - Ambition to Success: A CEO's Inspiring Path and impactful communication

Richard Blank has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call Center since 2008, bringing over a decade of leadership and expertise to the industry. His journey in the call center world has been anything but co...

Nov. 12, 2024

Ep. 143 - Navigating Divorce and Parenting: Insights from a Legal Professional

Divorce can be a challenging experience for both parents and children. This week, Dr. Sarah is joined by Mr. Charles D. Jamieson, P.A., a board-certified expert in Marital and Family Law with over 40 years of experience. Mr. ...

Nov. 5, 2024

Ep. 142 - Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

When is the best time to talk to your kids about money? The answer is right now! You can start at a young age with the basics and go from there. More than half the parents in the country miss opportunities to teach their chil...

Oct. 29, 2024

Ep. 141 - Scary movies, fears and phobias; how to help your child

Fall is a favorite time of year for most families, but for some parents and children this time of year can be challenging due to the potential scary themes. In this episode Dr. Sarah will discuss how to decide if you should l...

Oct. 22, 2024

Ep. 140 - How families can achieve a restful nights sleep for both their children and themselves

One of the most significant challenges parents face is sleeplessness and navigating sleep training. With the overwhelming amount of information available, finding the right approach for your family's unique needs can be daunt...

Oct. 15, 2024

Ep. 139 - How to get your once sweet teen give up the silent treatment

Have you ever wondered why your once sweet teen all of a sudden doesn’t want to talk to you. This normal developmental stage of adolescence can be hard as a parent, especially when you once enjoyed a close relationship with y...

Oct. 8, 2024

Ep. 138 - The Science Behind Smiles: How Pet Ownership Improves Children's Lives

Kids love pets! Pets offer a special kind of companionship that kids know they won’t find anywhere else. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will talk about the impact owning a pet has on children. Benefits like reducing stress and an...

Oct. 1, 2024

Ep. 137 - Discover the Key to Emotional Freedom: A Therapist's Guide to Conscious Parenting

This weeks guest is Melissa Hiemann, cofounder and director of The Centre for Healing. Melissa specializes in helping practitioners, therapists, healers and coaches learn life-changing, transformative methods while creating a...

Sept. 24, 2024

Ep. 136 - Entrepreneur and Parent: How to ride both roller coasters at once

Do you feel like you are riding two rollercoasters, the parenting and business roller coaster at the same time. In this weeks episode Gabe Adams, entrepreneur and parent, joins Dr. Sarah to discuss how to create manageable an...

Sept. 17, 2024

Ep. 135 - Estrangement: An Authors Personal Journey and the Role of Faith in Healing

This weeks guest is Jodi Cunningham, an author and expert on the topic of estrangement, particularly between mothers and daughters. Jodi has a unique perspective on family dynamics and shares her personal journey and how she ...

Sept. 10, 2024

Ep. 134 - Act Now: Secure a Safe Environment for Suicide Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the statistics around youth suicide are alarming. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in people 10-34 years old in the U.S. and has increased more than 55% in the past ...

Sept. 3, 2024

Ep. 133 - Boost your health with Dr. John E. Lewis' exclusive diet and lifestyle advice

Want to take control of and optimize your health? This weeks guest is John e. Lewis, PhD, founder and creator of Dr. Lewis Nutrition, who is helping people utilize the power of nutrition and dietary supplements to improve their quality of life....

Aug. 27, 2024

Ep. 132 - Smoothly Transition from Summer Fun to School Success with These Tips

As the summer is coming to an end and school is starting again, many families find themselves navigating a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Tweens and parents experience a challenging transition from the freedom of summer to the structure and...

Aug. 20, 2024

Ep. 131 - Feeling Joy and Better Health from the Inside Out

Our thoughts, feelings, and actions all affect our body. This interconnection of the body and the mind begins in utero. How we take care of our mental health affects our physical health and visa versa. This week's guest, Desi Bartlett, MS CPT E-RYT,...

Aug. 13, 2024

Ep. 130 - Understanding School Anxiety: Types, Symptoms, and Strategies for Parents

In this episode we will cover school anxiety. Anxious feelings are normal and expected in children and teens returning to school, changing schools, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. Anxious children and teens worry about many different...

Aug. 6, 2024

Ep. 129 - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and how it can help various medical conditions

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment and is used for various medical conditions to promote healing. This weeks guest on Growing Up With Dr. Sarah is Cloe Bohbot, Co-Founder and Marketing Director of...

July 30, 2024

Ep. 128 - Make Mathematics Fun to learn by staying in the game

Studies show that most kindergarten students do not understand their teacher in mathematics and only 25% of high school students are proficient in math when they graduate. In this episode, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, joins Dr....

July 23, 2024

Ep. 127 - Stay Safe Online: Expert Tips to Identify and Stop Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a growing concern due to children engaging more and more in electronic activity and communication. Cyberbullying can be done with anonymity or without direct confrontation and reach a large population in a short amount of time at any...

June 25, 2024

Ep. 126 - A Minimal-ish Mom shares her ideas, processes and products for a more joyful life

Have you ever wished your home wasn’t so hard to keep clean, you had more time to spend with your family, more energy to focus on your health and that everyday life didn’t feel so hard! This week’s guest is Meach Zavodny, a Minimal-ish Mom...

June 18, 2024

Ep. 125 - How to become an empowered parent who instills confidence in your teen

This weeks guest is Karleen Savage, a TEDx speaker, hostage negotiator and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising...