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March 28, 2022

Ep. 28 - Happy Spring Break Travels

This is the time of year when families are taking vacations, and traveling with kids can definitely be challenging. My husband and I used to say when you travel with children it's a "trip" not a "vacation."  This episode pro…
March 21, 2022

Ep. 27 - Parental Drug Addition is Not Fiction

Geri Lynn Utter, PsyD. is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with individuals diagnosed with both substance use disorders and severe mental illness. Dr. Utter is passionate about working with individuals and …
March 14, 2022

Ep. 26 - Kicking it with Kaiden

Kaiden Weinmen returns to Growing Up With Dr. Sarah to deliver a heart warming interview between himself and his Dr. “Auntie” Sarah.  Kaiden and his Mother appeared on a previous show to talk about Autism and Kaiden’s journe…
Guest: Kaiden
March 7, 2022

Ep. 25 - Adoption: Everything happens for a Reason

Adoption is the process of taking something as your own - the social, emotional, and legal journey in which children become full and permanent legal members of another family instead of their birth parents. And it is complex…
Feb. 28, 2022

Ep. 24 - Early Childhood Grief

Children and adults grieve differently, today's episode features Michelle Benyo Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, who reveals what parents need to know to help their child when a sibling passes. She breaks down the 4 pill…
Guest: MICHELE BENYO
Feb. 21, 2022

Ep. 23 - Telling Kids The Truth

Children have a “Trust Radar”, which means they can pick up on clues and tells when it comes to you being honest with them.Telling children the truth - and modeling this behavior - helps build trust, respect, emotional regul…
Feb. 14, 2022

Ep. 22 - Don’t Trust The Mirror

We all remember February as the month with Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President's Day, but what I learned recently is that February is also national boost your self-esteem month.  I had the opportunity to be on a po…
Feb. 8, 2022

Ep. 21 - Play Is Serious Business

What is happening to childhood?Covid-19 has created a “Perfect Storm” in Children’s Health. As children grow, Play “plays” an important role in a child’s development, mental health and connectedness. So, how can Adults help …
Jan. 31, 2022

Ep. 20 - Parenting…you just have to be good enough

Clinical Psychologist Dr. GeriLynn Utter says now, more than ever, parents need to communicate in the correct manner with their teens and pre-teens. Pre Teens and Teens are trying to navigate the world.  Do you remember what…
Jan. 24, 2022

Ep. 19 - njoy the Rollercoaster Ride with Food OR Stop the Rollercoaster Ride with Diets?

Today's episode features Colleen McArtor, Founder of Sustainawell, which was founded to approach dieting differently. We discuss eating healthy, breaking myths, and sustaining a life. Many times diets fail and there is so mu…
Jan. 17, 2022

Ep.18 - Living and Learning with Autism

My special guests are Joanne Weinman and her 9-year-old son Kaiden. This podcast reveals itself in so many ways - from a child's story of living with autism, to a mother's determination to be his advocate. We touch on what i…
Jan. 10, 2022

Ep. 17 - Concussions Makes Your Brain Hurt!

Ben Adams, MAT, Athletic Trainer joins the show to talk about what exactly defines a concussion. He breaks down common symptoms (physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep), and details what steps to follow after an injury, w…
Guest: Ben Adams
Jan. 3, 2022

Ep. 16 - The Art of Showing Up

Nick Belardo has lived a life rooted in authentic storytelling. With a desire to create exceptional experiences for everyone he comes into contact with, Nick focuses on the moments he is in and the people that bring them to …
Guest: Nick Belardo
Dec. 27, 2021

Ep. 15 - Goals are the Headline for your Future

2022 has arrived, and it's time to think about who you want to become! Setting goals works because we all enjoy moving toward something we want to experience. Certified Life Coach Lauren Nanni stops by to take us through the…
Guest: Lauren Nanni
Dec. 20, 2021

Ep. 14 - Deep Dive into Mental Health - Is it a Tiger or a Rabbit?

Even though this time of year should be Merry and Bright it can be a difficult time for many... Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Mental healt…
Dec. 13, 2021

Ep. 13 - It's the most wonderful time of the year for giving and safety!

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time, one thing to remember is to teach your children how to create a little holiday magic for the less fortunate. This ends up being a huge gift for the who…
Dec. 6, 2021

Ep. 12 - Do you hear what I hear?

Today's guest is Dr. Alex Neimczura, who has a Doctorate in Biomedical Science (Neuroscience) from Northeast Ohio Medical University & Kent State University.  Through her studies and practice, she has discovered that communi…
Nov. 29, 2021

Ep. 11 - Your Child's Mental Health

Many Children and Adolescents are suffering from some level of Anxiety and Depression. But how do we identify if a child/adolescent is suffering? Many times families are blindsided, and it is important today - more than ever…
Nov. 22, 2021

Ep. 10 - It’s Ok To Let Your Child Fail

How often do you let your child fail before stepping in? What types of failures should you let kids learn on their own? What are some ways you can help your child avoid failing without stepping in to rescue? Failure is an op…
Nov. 15, 2021

Ep. 9 - Tiny Toddlers! Big Feelings! Handle with Care

Brittany LaCava Dominak, Behavior Specialist and host of the podcast “Being Better with Brittany,” joins me to share stories and laughs on how to handle that ever wonderful and changing Toddler! They can be sweet little chil…
Nov. 8, 2021

Ep. 8 - How to Create a Life you Love

Do you ever feel stuck? Do you want to create a life you want?    Let’s listen and learn from Lauren Nanni a certified Life Coach break it down so you can be in the Drivers seat of your life!   Lauren owns Life Coaching wi…
Nov. 1, 2021

Ep. 7 - The Covid Vaccine: What’s a Parent to do?

Join me and Pediatrician Dr. Nicole Baldwin as we learn about the Covid vaccine and recommendations to vaccinate Children age 5 - 11 years old.   Dr. Nicole Baldwin is a general pediatrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an o…
Oct. 25, 2021

Ep. 6 - Keep Calm and SLEEP

Join me as we ask certified Pediatric Sleep consultants Bridgett Bowling and Beth Levy the most common questions parents and caregivers ask about helping their child get a goodnight sleep so you can too!   Bridget Bowling is…
Oct. 19, 2021

Ep. 5 - Is Your Physical and Mental Health Slipping?

Are you feeling busy to the point of being overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? Are you letting your health slip - and is this trickling down to your kids? Dr. Michelle Levitt joins me to break down her 5 Key Health Pillars..…