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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

Feb. 2, 2026

Confused About Childhood Vaccines? Dr. Sarah & Dr. Ravi Break Down the Science Parents Can Trust

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , we’re joined by Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, a leading pediatric infectious disease specialist, to cut through the confusion surrounding childhood vaccines, especially the hepatitis B vacci...
Jan. 19, 2026

Keeping Kids Safe from Self-Harm: How Parents Can Ask the Hard Questions and Reduce Risk

Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversation about vulnerable children, self-harm, and suicide ideation. What do you do as a parent who suspects their child may be thinking about self-harm? In this powerful and practic...
Jan. 5, 2026

Feeding Kids Made Easier: Expert Nutrition Advice + A New Mealtime & Playtime App

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , Dr. Sarah Adams welcomes registered dietitian and nutrition affairs manager Anna Busenburg for a practical, science-based conversation on nourishing children through every stage ...
Dec. 22, 2025

Another Look at Talking Social Media, Gaming & Mental Health with Your Kids with Dr. Molly O’Shae

In this highlight episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , I revisit one of my most meaningful conversations with fellow pediatrician Dr. Molly O’Shae, where we talk candidly about how childhood and parenting has changed in the...
Dec. 8, 2025

ADHD or Just a Phase? How to Know When to Be Concerned About Your Child’s Learning

In this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah , we discuss ADHD, dyslexia and other learning challenges. As report cards and teacher feedback arrive, many parents wonder if short attention spans, reading struggles, or classroo...
Nov. 24, 2025

BMI, Body Image & Raising Healthy Kids: with Pediatric Obesity Specialist Dr. Chris Bolling

n this episode of Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, Dr. Sarah Adams sits down with Dr. Christopher Bolling, a national leader in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity and a co-author of the American Academy of Pediatrics...

Recent Blog Posts

April 23, 2024

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…

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May 18, 2022

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…

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May 13, 2022

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 …

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