Some days, parenting does not just feel hard. It feels confusing.

You are trying to do the right thing for your child, especially around food and health, but the messages are overwhelming. Eat this. Do not eat that. Worry about weight. Do not talk about weight. Move more. Stress less. Somewhere in all of that, it can start to feel like you are failing.

If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. You are in the right place.

Welcome to Family in Focus, where I help parents lead meaningful change without harm. I am Dr. Wendy Schofer, and this episode opens Season 2 by setting a different foundation for how we think about children’s health, food, and family life.

This season is not about quick fixes, control, or micromanaging your child. It is about creating change through connection, emotional awareness, and relationships, so progress does not come at the cost of trust or well-being.

In this episode, I talk about:

-Why so many parents feel stuck around food and health

-How shame and pressure quietly disrupt relationships

-Why emotions are not the problem but important signals

-How connection creates the conditions for lasting change

This episode is an invitation to slow down, exhale, and begin again.

When you are ready, Episode 2 is where we take the first step forward by starting with what is already going well.

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While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. This podcast is for education, not medical advice.