Growing Up with Dr Sarah

Claire Factor has devoted her career to helping others in their journey for health and wellness. She is a coach for Orange Theory, personal trainer and currently coaching others on nutrition. Add in two beautiful, active little girls age 5 and 2! How does she do it and take care of herself as well? In this episode, Claire discusses how her personal and professional life has evolved since becoming a Mom and how she is juggling on her roles!

When parents find their marriage dissolving they may ask themselves should we stay together for the kids? Parents worry how a divorce will affect their children. In this episode, Teri Entler, MA, LMHC, founder of One Freaking Life, joins Dr. Sarah to discuss what steps parents can take to reduce the psychological affects on their children, parental alienation and how to survive, how to support your kids through divorce and more!

Learning differences are common, affecting one in five children. The terms “difference,” “disability,” and “difficulty” are often used interchangeably, but there are some cases where these terms can have separate, legal meanings. In todays episode Dr. Sarah will break down the terminology. Educational information shared in the podcast provided by Dr. Kelly Christian, licensed psychologist and clinical director of Lawrence School’s Schafer Center for Learning Differences. Whether you are the parent of a grade-schooler who is struggling in the classroom or a high schooler who needs disability confirmation for college, Lawrence School’s Ethan D. Schafer Center for Learning Differences can guide you to the testing, resources, and services that will help! https://www.lawrenceschool.org/schafer-center 440.832.7850

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 by their phone. Dr. Sarah is joined by Joey Odom, Co founder of ARO, TechEntrepreneur, Podcast Host and a father taking on the screen time endemic. In this episode, we talk about the impact phones have on our relationships, our kids mental health, practical ways for families to address technology and more!

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 out of 1000 children. Dr. Sarah wants you to “Bee” prepared by providing quick tips on how not to get stung by a bee, what to do if you are stung and more!

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 spreads, contagiousness and more!

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 episode, Dr. Sarah will discuss the problem with perfectionism and how to help your child become higher achieving and have a growth mindset!

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 your digital devices and personal information safe while you are away!

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 this episode we discuss the biological differences between women and men, why the nervous system is so important, key factors to consider when choosing what food to eat and more! Get in Touch with Kymber: kymbermaulden.com

Life Coach Lauren Nanni joins me on the podcast to talk about the life coaching tools she uses as a parent. In this episode, Lauren shares how she managed becoming a parent and how as a parent she is using the skills she recommends to create the life you want to live for you and your family. If you want to learn more, follow Lauren on Instagram @lonanni or visit her website www.LaurenNanni.com