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Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah - a Podcast for Parents

It takes a village and Dr. Sarah, Board Certified Pediatrician, is here to help! With Growing Up with Dr. Sarah you will feel confident and ready to navigate all of the sticky situations, conversations, and big feelings that come with family life and raising little humans.

Recent Episodes

April 23, 2024

Ep. 117 - Raising Kids in a Digital Age: The Power of Healthy Phone Practices

On March 11, 2024 the Washington Post presented an article based on the Pew Research study that Parents have a problem with screen time too and that almost half of the teenagers think their parents sometimes get distracted b…
April 16, 2024

Ep. 116 - Bee prepared: Essential Dos and Don'ts When Dealing with Bee Stings

Warmer weather means outdoor play, sports and picnics! It also means the presence of Bees! Bee stings happen fast! One minute they are playing and the next they have been stung! Severe reactions to bee stings only occur in 4…
April 9, 2024

Ep. 115 - Essential Measles Update: What parents need to know about measles and how to protect your children

Measles is a virus that is very contagious and preventable. Up until recently, Measles was under control in the US. In this episode, Dr. Sarah will discuss what parents need to know about the symptoms of Measles, how it spre…
April 2, 2024

Ep. 114 - Empower Your Child's Growth: 5 Actionable Tips to Overcome Unhealthy Perfectionism

As parents we want what is best for our child and want them to be successful in life. But young people sometimes set high standards for them selves and this can lead to unhealthy physical and mental challenges. In this episo…
March 26, 2024

Ep. 113 - Sunshine, sandy beaches, and… ways to have a digitally secure vacation

Vacation is a great time for fun and relaxation with our families, but let’s face it we don’t completely disconnect digitally while we are away! In this episode Dr. Sarah covers 7 Spring Break/vacation security tips to keep …
March 19, 2024

Ep. 112 - How dietary and lifestyle interventions heal your body and mind

Did you know that the nervous system ties in with nutritional healing? This weeks guest is Kymber Maulden who is a Women’s nutritionist and somatic health coach. She helps women self heal, self regulate and self nourish. In …

Recent Blog Posts

Nurturing Young Minds: A Pediatrician's Perspective on World Book Day

As a pediatrician, I often find myself advocating for the holistic development of children. It's not just about physical health; mental and emotional well-being are equally crucial. And one powerful tool that contributes significantly to this holist…

Mindful Eating and Responsive Parenting:

There's such a rise in childhood obesity and the risk of being. Overweight or obese as an adult. So we want to provide some important messages and strategies to give caregivers, to improve dietary weight, and overall healthy outcomes in children. S…

Safely Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage

According to CBS news report:   “At retailers across the U.S., 40% of the top-selling baby formula products were out of stock as of the week ending April 24, a new analysis from Datasembly, which tracked baby formula stock at more …