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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.

Finding Your Child’s Voice: What Every Parent Should Know About Autism & Communication
Growing Up with Dr Sarah
Finding Your Child’s Voice: What Every Parent Should Know About Autism & Communication
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Recent Episodes

Finding Your Child’s Voice: What Every Parent Should Know About Autism & Communication
July 13, 2026

Finding Your Child’s Voice: What Every Parent Should Know About Autism & Communication

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Adams interviews licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of Prime Speech Solutions, Ebony Turner-Bailey. These two experts cover everything there is to know about children’s speech, language and communication, especially for kids on the autism spectrum. The episode sheds light on something that many families navigate with uncertainty – providing realistic, compassionate suggestions for how families can best advocate for their children’s communication needs.L
How to Build Wealth at Every Age: From Gen Z to Gen X with Maria Melchor, Money Coach
June 22, 2026

How to Build Wealth at Every Age: From Gen Z to Gen X with Maria Melchor, Money Coach

Dr. Sarah, talks with founder of First Gen Living and author of the upcoming book "Always Have Enough: How to Build Wealth When You Don't Come From Money," Maria Melchor, to tackle real listener questions about money across every generation. From a 27 year old in West Virginia wondering whether to pay off debt or start investing, to a 58 year old asking when to take Social Security, Maria breaks down practical, judgment-free strategies for building financial confidence at any income level or lif
Hantavirus, Norovirus & Vaccines: Keeping Your Family Safe at Sea and at Home
June 8, 2026

Hantavirus, Norovirus & Vaccines: Keeping Your Family Safe at Sea and at Home

Dr. Sarah Adams welcomes back Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, Head of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Lurie Children's Hospital, for a timely conversation about the viruses making headlines and what families need to know before summer travel. They cover the current state of vaccine recommendations, the measles resurgence, and why diseases that have largely disappeared from public view are still very real threats. Dr. Ravi addresses the hantavirus outbreak that put cruise ships in the news, explains how norovi
Dyslexia in Kids: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and How to Advocate for Your Child
May 25, 2026

Dyslexia in Kids: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and How to Advocate for Your Child

In this episode, Dr. Sarah talks with Dr. Lisa Rappaport, licensed neuropsychologist, clinical professor of pediatrics, and author of Parenting Dyslexia, about one of the most common and most misunderstood neurocognitive conditions affecting children today. Dr. Rappaport brings a uniquely personal perspective, having been diagnosed with dyslexia herself at an early age and having nearly quit high school before going on to earn her PhD. Together, they break down what dyslexia actually is, and tak
Is My Child Struggling? Recognizing Depression in Kids and Teens Before It's Too Late
May 11, 2026

Is My Child Struggling? Recognizing Depression in Kids and Teens Before It's Too Late

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode couldn't come at a more meaningful time. In Part Two of this important conversation on suicide prevention, Dr. Sarah is joined by youth mental health experts Sherry Blair, Youth Suicide Prevention Supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital, and Dr. Georgette Constantinou, Pediatric Psychologist, to explore the practical side of keeping kids safe. Together, they walk parents through how to recognize warning signs of depression and emotional dist
Ten Things Every Pediatrician Wants You to Know
April 27, 2026

Ten Things Every Pediatrician Wants You to Know

This week on Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, your host Dr. Sarah Adams has a fascinating conversation with fellow pediatrician and podcaster, Dr. Mike Patrick. They cover all of the questions parents find themselves asking, like: “Why is it so hard to know who to trust with our kid’s health these days?” or “How do you know when to call 911, versus calling your pediatrician?” and many, many more. Dr. Mike has been promoting health literacy his entire career in pediatric emergency medicine, hosting the

Recent Blog Posts

Nurturing Young Minds: A Pediatrician's Perspective on World Book Day
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…
Mindful Eating and Responsive Parenting:
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…
Safely Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage
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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