Episode Library

As the kids come out to play, so do the insects!  We've got tips to identify the most common types of bug bites, how to prevent them, and how to treat them. What symptoms to watch out for, the importance of choosing the right insect repellent for...

Aimee Buckley joins the show, and explains Study Help Inc - how it got started and how it can help your child.  How can parents help their child thrive during the school year and the summer - and not lose academic ground over the summer....

Today's guest is Theresa Lear Levine. Theresa’s struggles as a successful mompreneur with trauma, ADHD and high functioning anxiety escalated into chaos, stickiness and self doubt and led her on a journey to regain inner peace, confidence and self...

I love summer and fun in the sun. What I don’t love is sunburns, especially when it comes to our little ones. As a pediatrician I get lots of questions about how to protect babies and children from the sun. So let’s have fun talking about...

Between 30 - 40 % of households have firearms, how do we keep our childrens safe from gun deaths, and teens safe from suicide by firearms? Owning a firearm, whether for target shooting, hunting or personal protection, comes with an ongoing commitment...

The Traveler’s Gift, a book written by Andy Andrews, is about the divine adventure of a desperate man, David Ponder. Lauren, Gabe and I highlight the amazing lessons for life and success so eloquently described and intertwined in the Traveler’s...

Did you know that there is a national Baby Formula shortage? This was exacerbated the formula recall from a particular distributer, and parents are finding it hard to locate baby forumla - and when they do are limited in the amount they can purchase....

We serve up a full dish on this one, and help you understand the importance of responsive feeding, and discuss strategies to improve dietary, weight and overall healthy outcomes in children. Learn how to balance food groups based on My Plate...

In this special live audience episode, Alex DeYoung joins me, she is a mom of two boys  -age 17 months and 8 weeks! Introducing and raising siblings is the trickiest balancing act for parents. There is no way to predict how a child will handle...

My guest today, Serena Girardi, is a pediatric sleep consultant with a love for babies and supporting new parents. She has a two-year background in nursing and now works alongside parents to set healthy sleep foundations for their newborns and helps...

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and kids are spending more time outdoors. That means one thing...springtime is approaching! A season for hiking, grilling, gardening and outdoor fun.  But with spring also comes the...

From insufficient nutrition to allergies and infections, there is so much about a baby’s health can be learned from inside a dirty diaper. It offers a wealth of information, but many moms find themselves spending too much time and energy analyzing...

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 provides some tips for...

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 families who have been...

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 journey from discovery...

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, and can change many...

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 pillars to help young children...

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 regulation, information...

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 podcast with the queen...

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 Children? There...

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 it was like at...

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 much information - and...

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 is autism, how to learn and...

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, what to watch for and...