Category: Healthy Eating

Ep. 108: An Update On How Pediatricians Are Tackling Childhood Obesity

Sep 25, 2023

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

As we learn more about obesity through the field of obesity medicine, recommendations will change. Yes, healthy lifestyle with well balanced eating and exercise remains important. However, ongoing evidence challenges old practices and beliefs, such as watchful waiting for a young child with obesity to outgrow their weight or dismissing how biologic, societal, and structural…
Ep. 105: Managing ADHD during the Adderall shortage

May 20, 2023

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, discipline, disparities, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes

For many people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, the medication - Adderall has been an integral part of managing their condition. However, on October 12, 2022 the FDA announced a nationwide shortage which unfortunately continues to present day. This leaves many families with children who were once stable and flourishing on Adderall, scratching…
Ep. 102 Happy New Year Edition: Focusing on Self-Care

Jan 19, 2023

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, discipline, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, New Parents, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

Up for a little homework? I hope so and look forward to seeing your self-care plan after this episode. Let’s hold each other accountable to get it done for a more whole, healthy 2023. When most people are setting new year’s resolutions and abandoning them by February, let’s make a shift to focusing on taking…
Ep. 99 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Family Exposure

Jul 12, 2022

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Infants, New Parents, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

A recent study found that chemicals, called parabens, in everyday hair and personal care products cause breast cancer cells from Black women to “grow, invade, spread, and express genes linked to cancer…” Parabens serve as preservatives and only a small number of brands offer paraben-free products. This is just one example of many endocrine disrupting chemicals…
Ep. 96 ACES Update Part 1 : Preventing childhood trauma

May 1, 2022

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Baby Blues, discipline, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Infants, New Parents, parenting, Postpartum Depression, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

The science of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences or PACES is rapidly growing. Childhood trauma has such an impact on our lives that the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have partnered to raise awareness about prevention, building resilience, and healing. My guest, Behavioral Pediatrician and the host of Let’s Talk…
Ep. 92: Feeding Difficulties and How to Build Healthy Eating in Kids

Dec 19, 2021

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Dr. Candice

in discipline, Healthy Eating, Infants, New Parents, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

As a pediatrician, I have lots of conversations with parents and kids about feeding challenges. Parents usually worry about the child not eating enough or the child only eating a few types of foods (pickiness). In every conversation, what the child is or isn’t doing is the focus. But pediatric feeding specialist, Dawn Winkelmann explains…
Ep. 91: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Teens and Young Adults

Oct 26, 2021

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, parenting, Show Notes, Uncategorized

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting teen girls and young women. It includes a group of symptoms, such as changes in menstruation and hormonal body changes leading to facial hair and acne. This can create body image and other mental health challenges. But the good news is PCOS can be managed and…
Ep. 90 Make Every Bite Count: Feeding Tips from a Registered Dietitian

Aug 30, 2021

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Infants, New Parents, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) and now for the first time ever, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend nutrient-dense foods, like beef, to make the most of every bite for infants and toddlers. Introducing first foods can be an exciting, yet often overwhelming, transition for many parents and…
Ep. 81 Diabetes in Kids

Nov 27, 2020

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

I hope you all had a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! According to the CDC, both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes have increased in U.S. youth raising a public health concern. Therefore, observing Childhood Diabetes Awareness every November is very important. My guest, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Ashley Shoemaker says although we may not be able to…
Ep. 80 How to Travel Safe with Kids During the Pandemic

Nov 7, 2020

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Dr. Candice

in Adolescents, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Infants, parenting, School-age Children, Show Notes, Toddlers

Traveling with kids is a challenge but traveling safely with kids during the COVID-19 pandemic is nerve-racking to say the least. Understandably, families are experiencing COVID fatigue and long for the days of going to visit family for the holidays or flying to some exotic destination. The good news is…it can be done! And your…