Episode Library - Page 3 | Growing Up with Dr Sarah

March 5, 2024

Ep. 110 - Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle: The Path to Becoming a Fit Mom or Fit Dad

Our bodies and minds evolve and as parents we face challenges in both fitness and health after 40. There is an outward ripple effect our personal health has on those around us. My guest, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, has dedicated his life to helping busy...

Feb. 27, 2024

Ep. 109 - How to become the parent your kids and their friends WANT to talk to

In this episode Dr. Sarah’s guest is Teri Entler, MA, LMHC. Teri has over 20 years of experience counseling in corporate, church and clinical settings. Her new counseling approach called One Freaking Life is all about healing our traumas that...

Feb. 20, 2024

Ep. 108 - Embrace Change: Redefining Your Value and Purpose in the Face of Growing Independence

As you enter into your midlife and your children are growing up do you ever ask yourself “What’s Next?” My guest on this weeks episode is Kathy Batista, a Mindset, Mindfulness and Mood Coach for Woman. She specializes in guiding women...

Feb. 13, 2024

Ep. 107 - Protect Your Loved Ones: Unlocking the Secrets of Mold in Your Household Dust

Let’s talk about the M word which is mold. Many chronic symptoms that families experience may be associated from mold and bacteria that are hidden in their own environment. Joining me on the podcast is Michael Rubino, an Air quality expert and...

Feb. 6, 2024

Ep. 106 - Achievable Parenting Tools to Empower and Build a Stronger Parent-Child Relationship

So many parents and caregivers struggle when it comes to knowing how to manage their child’s emotions and reactions. This weeks guest is Dr. Sue Sivertson a Senior Parent Specialist with Parent Connext. Dr. Sivertson works with families as a parent...

Jan. 30, 2024

Ep. 105 - Mastering Standardized Tests by Conquering the Biggest Student Struggles

This weeks guest is Shahar Link is the CEO and founder of Mindspire Tutoring and Test Prep, which has tutored thousands of students across the country for over a decade in the SAT, ACT, and every other academic subject. Shahar has been teaching in...

Jan. 23, 2024

Ep. 104 - Empowering Love: How a Mother Embraces the Unique Journey of Raising a Child with Dwarfism

In this episode Dr. Sarah is joined by Dr. Alex Neimczura who shares her honest and emotional journey as a Mother who during pregnancy discovered her son will be born with Dwarfism. We will discuss the definition, characteristics, challenges,...

Jan. 16, 2024

Ep. 103 - Take action now: Restore Harmony and Happiness in your family

Guest: Kathy Bowers, Parenting/Teen and Life Coach, Founder Life Change Coaching For over a decade, Kathy Bowers, Parenting/Teen and life coach and Founder of Life Change Coaching, has been helping parents, teen and families restore harmony and...

Jan. 9, 2024

Ep. 102 - Ways to get your toddler through bedtime routines without turning into Mean Mommy

Sleep challenges with a Toddler is not uncommon! There is so much advice to help get your baby to sleep but when it comes to Toddlers it is completely different! This weeks guest, Jessica Berk, is a certified toddler sleep consultant and has helped...

Jan. 2, 2024

Ep. 101 - How to feel Freaking Amazing by eliminating toxin exposure!

Have you ever wondered about the toxins we may be exposed to and how this is affecting our health? Join Dr. Wendie Trubow, a functional medicine gynecologist and toxin expert and I in a passionate discussion about how eliminating toxins may be the...

Dec. 19, 2023

Ep. 100 - Powerful Parenting Tips to Kickstart the New Year with Your Family

Welcome to my 100th Episode! It has been an amazing journey and an honor to have amazing guests and listeners to help make parenting better! In this episode I will share some tips and “tweaks” to help get off to a great start in 2024! Its fun to...

Dec. 5, 2023

Ep. 99 - Discover Skin Care Tips from a Pediatric Dermatologist for Teens and every Age Group

This weeks guest is Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, mother of two tween boys and a licensed, practicing pediatric dermatologist. In this episode, we cover several key topics including how to communicate with your children about self care, teen acne, skin care...

Nov. 14, 2023

Ep. 98 - Expert Advice on how to Help Your Child Go from a Non-reader to a Reader

Many Children struggle with reading. One estimate is that over 1 million children have difficulties learning to read. On average, 25% (typically ranging between 20% and 30%) of schoolchildren in the early grades struggle with reading. The actual...

Oct. 24, 2023

Ep. 97 - How to Talk About the Devastating War in Israel with your Children

Every child deserves a healthy and happy life, free of violence and trauma. Your child will likely hear about the Isreal-Hamas war and when it comes to talking about this with our children there are no “right” words for events that are so wrong....

Oct. 17, 2023

Ep. 96 - 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 let your child watch scary...

Oct. 3, 2023

Ep. 95 - Unlocking Menopause Vitality: Discover the Power of Diet and Exercise

It is never too early to live a lifestyle that improves longevity, mood, sleep and well being. As woman age our body goes through so many changes and it can feel like it happens over night! In this weeks podcast I have the honor to talk to Barb Hawken...

Sept. 26, 2023

Ep. 94 - The Ultimate Guide to Beating the Common Cold and More

This time of year we see a lot of children come in with colds, allergic rhinitis and asthma exacerbations. In this episode Dr. Sarah is going to talk about how to manage the common cold, how to differentiate between cold symptoms vs allergy symptoms...

Sept. 19, 2023

Ep. 93 - What Is People Pleasing And How To Parent To Prevent This Behavior

This weeks guest is Carley Trillow who specializes in working with people pleasers, narcissistic abuse survivors, and childhood emotional neglect survivors. After getting EMDR trained, she quickly fell in love with a trauma informed framework for...

Sept. 12, 2023

Ep. 92 - Maximizing Your Health Potential: Embrace the Benefits of Health Coaching

In this week's episode, we welcome Hally Brooke, Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and...

Sept. 5, 2023

Ep. 91 - Quick and Easy Tips to Master the Art of Potty Training

Most parents can’t wait for their child to be toilet trained, but potty training can seem like a daunting task – especially when there are so many theories on how to do it and when to start. Children will learn to use the toilet when they’re...

Aug. 29, 2023

Ep. 90 - What is it like to Pediatrician

Join me on Sarah Kapadia’s podcast, BY THE DOC, where we explore the details of Pediatrics. In her interview we talk about the path of medical school and its various nuances, along with tips to succeed the academic rigor. We discuss how to build...

Aug. 22, 2023

Ep. 89 - 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. 15, 2023

Ep. 88 - How a young lady faced her diagnosis with bravery and commitment to live life well

In this week's podcast listen to a heartfelt journey of a young lady who has battled with POTS, IBS' and SIBO. Since the beginning of her symptoms she has questioned, researched, and through trials discovered how to live an active and fulfilling life...

Aug. 8, 2023

Ep. 87 - Tips from an accomplished Pharmacist Mom on how to prioritize your health

So many of us struggle with prioritizing our own health. There are gaps between how families handle their kids’ health and their own. This week's guest is Dr. Stephanie Young Moss of Pharmacist Moms. In this episode, we cover several key topics...