Episode Library - Page 6 | Growing Up with Dr Sarah

May 9, 2022

Ep. 34 - Shortage of Infant Formula

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....

May 2, 2022

Ep. 33 - Responsive Parenting and Mindful Eating

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...

April 25, 2022

Ep. 32 - Bringing Home Baby #2...Recorded Live Pod-A-Palooza!

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...

April 18, 2022

Ep. 31 - Solving Your Infant's Sleep Habits!

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...

April 11, 2022

Ep. 30 - Spring Forward Safely

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...

April 4, 2022

Ep. 29 - Let’s talk about “Poop” Baby

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...

March 28, 2022

Ep. 28 - Happy Spring Break Travels

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...

March 21, 2022

Ep. 27 - Parental Drug Addition is Not Fiction

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...

March 14, 2022

Ep. 26 - Kicking it with Kaiden

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...

Guest: Kaiden

March 7, 2022

Ep. 25 - Adoption: Everything happens for a Reason

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...

Guest: Charles Maurer

Feb. 28, 2022

Ep. 24 - Early Childhood Grief

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...

Guest: MICHELE BENYO

Feb. 21, 2022

Ep. 23 - Telling Kids The Truth

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...

Feb. 14, 2022

Ep. 22 - Don’t Trust The Mirror

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...

Guest: Maureen Kritzer-Lange

Feb. 8, 2022

Ep. 21 - Play Is Serious Business

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...

Jan. 31, 2022

Ep. 20 - Parenting…you just have to be good enough

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...

Guest: GERI LYNN UTTER, Psy.D

Jan. 24, 2022

Ep. 19 - njoy the Rollercoaster Ride with Food OR Stop the Rollercoaster Ride with Diets?

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...

Guest: Colleen McArtor

Jan. 17, 2022

Ep.18 - Living and Learning with Autism

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...

Guest: Joanne Weinman

Jan. 10, 2022

Ep. 17 - Concussions Makes Your Brain Hurt!

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...

Guest: Ben Adams

Jan. 3, 2022

Ep. 16 - The Art of Showing Up

Nick Belardo has lived a life rooted in authentic storytelling. With a desire to create exceptional experiences for everyone he comes into contact with, Nick focuses on the moments he is in and the people that bring them to life. “My...

Guest: Nick Belardo

Dec. 27, 2021

Ep. 15 - Goals are the Headline for your Future

2022 has arrived, and it's time to think about who you want to become! Setting goals works because we all enjoy moving toward something we want to experience. Certified Life Coach Lauren Nanni stops by to take us through the steps on how to create...

Guest: Lauren Nanni

Dec. 20, 2021

Ep. 14 - Deep Dive into Mental Health - Is it a Tiger or a Rabbit?

Even though this time of year should be Merry and Bright it can be a difficult time for many... Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Mental health is important at every...

Guest: Dr. Emily Harris, MD, MPH, FAAP

Dec. 13, 2021

Ep. 13 - It's the most wonderful time of the year for giving and safety!

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be a fun, exciting time, one thing to remember is to teach your children how to create a little holiday magic for the less fortunate. This ends up being a huge gift for the whole family, and there are...

Dec. 6, 2021

Ep. 12 - Do you hear what I hear?

Today's guest is Dr. Alex Neimczura, who has a Doctorate in Biomedical Science (Neuroscience) from Northeast Ohio Medical University & Kent State University. Through her studies and practice, she has discovered that communication is an...

Guest: Dr. Alex Neimczura

Nov. 29, 2021

Ep. 11 - Your Child's Mental Health

Many Children and Adolescents are suffering from some level of Anxiety and Depression. But how do we identify if a child/adolescent is suffering? Many times families are blindsided, and it is important today - more than ever - to keep your...