Growing Up with Dr. Sarah

Dr. VJ has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years and currently has her own practice. She is also the host of the Podcast Mind Body Mouth. In her practice she focuses on the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body.     On her website mindbodymouth.com.au she quotes “Having a healthy complement of well aligned teeth is about more than just not eating too much sugar and genetics.”...

ADHD is one of the most common Neurodevelpmental disorders of childhood.  It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.  Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or be overly active.  Today we talk about the signs, symtoms, interventions and even the "super powers" of ADHD!

Amanda Elise Love shares her story about being ill as a child and working through trauma to triumph. Many can relate to her story and how to overcome trauma to feel better in all aspects of your life. Life is about nourishing, whether we are talking about our nutrition, environment, or relationships. The key to “feeling better” takes a holistic approach, small changes, and patience. To contact Dr....

Children's Book author, Jay Aedo, discusses how his writings adds a twist. His mission is to encourage young readers to take responsibility for their actions and not blame others, speak up for themselves, go from being the victim to being triumphant, and to create or change their own stories.  To contact Jay Aedo:  consiousbiblestories.com Instagram: conscious_bible_stories To contact Dr. Sara...

As a Podcast host, one of the fun things I get to do is be a guest on other Podcasts!  Dr. Dean Mitchell, The Smartest Doctor in the Room, and I have a heart-to-heart discussion about Pediatrics and what families today are managing. 

- Deciding if your child is ready for a cell phone can really be a difficult decision for parents and caregivers - Cell phones are different from other devices - There is so much to take into consideration when making this decision - Listen as I go over some key points to help you decide yes or no  Links: Phone Ready Questionnaire: https://screenready.att.com/digital-parenting/ Family Media Plan:...

Maureen Pisanick is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Pisanick Partners, LLC a nutrition consulting firm servicing early childhood and K-12 foodservice programs.  She currently supports over 40 school districts in Northeast Ohio in creating and implementing a strategic improvement plan for their meal service programs. Mrs. Pisanick led one of the first schools in Ohio to win the Healthier...

Hey come and listen as we have a coffee talk and chat it up about “If not now then when?”  If you have something you want or something you are working towards this will provide insight into whether you are planning it out for the future or want to go ahead and attack now Join Lauren and I in this candid conversation on what it means to act and what it means to wait and what that might look like to...

Children all over the country are heading off the college...and sending your child off to college will make your heart burst with pride and heartache! Today we offer some tips for this new chapter for you and your family's life. And don’t forget you are not the only one that will miss them -  sibling separation needs to be addressed as well.  Don’t forget to tell them to take a picture in thei...

Sleep Consultants Beth Levy and Bridget Bowling stop by to talk about the confusing and difficult questions families have about sleep - sleep regression, night terrors, nightmares and any other reason infants and children wake up in the middle of the night. Getting back on routine is the key!   Bridget Bowling Founder, Little Snoozers Pediatric Sleep Consultants Bridget@littlesnoozers.com www.litt...

Special education, or special needs education, is the practice of educating students with special needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Laws have been created to support all children in their ability to learn. These provisions in education for children with disabilities or learning differences differs from country to country, and state to state. My guest Olga Lingo,...

Today my guest is Christy Romano, whi is a Certified Health Coach on a mission to help women tap into the power of nutrition, mindset and lifestyle changes to beat anxiety and FEEL good in their skin again.    It was Christy’s own struggles with food and her body that sparked a passion for helping other women find true health. Through her own healing journey she learned effective strategies to rew...

Last episode we recommended allowing your children to try different sports.   I spent some time with one of our producers at Pod Populi, Christian Porrello, who has experience with teaching kids boxing to learn more about this sport! Boxing for kids isn't just a physical activity. This sport is a martial art and has many key benefits for children and young adults.  Some of the benefits include...

Sports Specialization - Year-round training (greater than 8 months) to focus on a single sport at the exclusion of other sports, has increasingly become a common practice for those wanting to successfully compete at elite levels, often at the potential risk of their short and long-term health My son Ben Adams, an Athletic Trainer with experience in Collegiate as well as professional sports medicin...

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 your child, and everything you need to know about ticks!      

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. Also...what is an IEP, how do they work, what can you expect   Connect with Aimee:    https://study.help/   aimee.buckley@study.help   925-577-3306  @studyhelpinc...

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 love.   She learned affective ways to get unstuck and release pain, self sabotage and unwanted feelings with processes that cultivated desire emotio...

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 s un . So let’s have fun talking about what you can do!

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 to safety and responsibility. Following safety guidelines can help you be a responsible firearms owner by following the many laws regarding purchasin...

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 Gift. It is a visit back in history but the Seven Decisions is extremely relevant today! Are you feeling stuck and need some inspiration then this is worth...

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. Well...do not panic! On this episode we explore what you can and should not to to get what you need, quickly, efficiently, and safely. If you have an...