<p>If you have ever felt overwhelmed trying to help your child with eating, weight, or health—this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Family in Focus</i>, I’m joined by <b>Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP</b> and <b>Dara Garner-Edwards, MSW, LCSW</b>, co-authors of <i>Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World</i>.</p><p></p><p>Together, we explore how to support your child without shame, pressure, or food battles—and why focusing on weight often does more harm than good.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Skelton and Dara bring nearly two decades of experience working with families through the Brenner FIT Program at Wake Forest University, where they focus on practical, family-centered care that creates lasting change.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we discuss:</b></p><p>• Why weight-focused conversations can backfire<br />• What children actually hear when we talk about food<br />• The impact of pressure, restriction, and “fixing”<br />• How to support your child’s health without shame<br />• Why connection—not control—creates real change<br />• The power of family meals and reducing stress</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to help your child, this episode offers a new way forward.</p><p></p><h3>About Our Guests</h3><p><b>Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP</b> – Pediatrician and professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, leading the Brenner FIT Program.</p><p></p><p><b>Dara Garner-Edwards, MSW, LCSW</b> – Family counselor specializing in helping families create sustainable change without shame or judgment.</p><p></p><p>Along with <b>Melissa Moses, MS, RDN, LDN</b> (co-author and registered dietitian), they wrote:</p><p><b>📘 <i>Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World</i></b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Child-Their-Weight-Size-Obsessed/dp/1610028546" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Your-Child-Their-Weight-Size-Obsessed/dp/1610028546</a></p><p></p><p>Join <b>The Exhale</b> newsletter:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wendyschofermd.com/the-exhale" target="_blank">https://www.wendyschofermd.com/the-exhale</a></p><p>Learn more or work with me:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wendyschofermd.com" target="_blank">https://www.wendyschofermd.com</a></p><p></p><p>Follow along:</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wendyschofermd</a><br />TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wendyschofermd" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@wendyschofermd</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/wendyschofermd</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schofer-md</a></p><p></p><p>While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. This podcast is for education, not medical advice.</p>