Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to the community where we parent without weight worries.
Dr Wendy Schofer is the pediatrician and Weight Coach for Your Whole Family, specializing in helping parents who are worried about their kids' weight help the whole family build better relationships with food and body and each other. Creating lifelong habits for a healthy weight is now easy and fun for the whole family.
And, you grow closer to your whole family all along the way.
Yes, we talk weight and weight loss. And we emphasize learning to love and accept our bodies as they are before making any change. Because no one has to change their body or their weight to feel better. Let me show you how.
There is a better way to approach concerns about body image, weight, and obesity in our families: it's focusing on what we want to gain as we heal one relationship at a time.
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Why is it so freaking hard?!?
September 14, 2022 17:36 - 10 minutes - 8.57 MBOMG, I keep asking myself this very question, and I'm catching myself. Why is it so hard... with weight, with raising healthy kids, in business, in relationships?!? 💩 Shitty question alert 💩 Let's talk about WHY it's hard, and what to do about it. The art of: asking better questions, answering them, and focusing your brain on what is going to get you where you actually want to go! Family in Focus Group Coaching is OPEN NOW til 9/18 at 11:59pm ET: SIGN UP HERE. Full show notes ...
Why worrying about weight doesn't work, and what to do instead
September 02, 2022 05:43 - 20 minutes - 17 MBYup, we're all worrying about weight. The wedding that's coming up, the pants we want to fit back into, and now our kids -- what about the kids? Even worse, we're told to worry about weight from media and doctors offices and your dear in-laws. Let's talk about worry - why we worry, why it doesn't help our weight concerns, and four things that you can do instead. Join the webinar series, starting this week (Weds, Sept 7 at 8pm EDT). Registration here and group coaching to start this mon...
Why Weight Management Isn't What Our Kids Need
August 26, 2022 06:16 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBWhat is "weight management" anyway? Learn how it is code for diets, 4 reasons why diets are bad for kids, and what we can do as parents instead. Full show notes available here. Weight Loss 101 for Your Whole Family: get started helping your whole family with the self-paced mini-course HERE. Group coaching starts soon! Join the waitlist here to be the first invited! --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your ...
What does wellness look like for kids?
August 19, 2022 04:15 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBWe talk about wellness, but what does it really mean, and what can our kids do to work on their wellness? Listen in for a new way to look at wellness that includes everyone in the family, from infants through adults. And learn the one most important thing for wellness. Hint: kids are awesome at this! Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share wit...
Becoming the Rock
August 12, 2022 04:46 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBRoadtrip season is winding down and man, have I seen a lot of ROCKS! Devil's Tower, the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Badlands, Mount Rushmore... It reminds me of how my most important role as a parent is to be... you've got it, a rock. 🪨 Listen in to learn the three ways that being a rock helps your family. And how to do it, today. Full show notes available here. Heads-up... the waitlist is now open for the next Family in Focus group coaching program. Coming soon! Get on the list here ...
Taking Some Time Off to Find What Works
August 05, 2022 04:01 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBHow often do you feel like you have to be on your A-game all the time? (Oh, not just me?!) Having to work, adult, keep things rolling... gets freaking exhausting. I took the executive decision to take July off with my family: I was the designated co-pilot on a 3050 mile roadtrip with my sister and the Littles. I learned so much about what worked during the trip, and how I'm applying that to what I want to continue to do now that I'm back home. What are you learning about what works for...
How to Save Your Family's Summer (from the Summer Doldrums)
July 08, 2022 05:08 - 9 minutes - 7.78 MBThe summer offers a magical time to kick back, change the routine, and unfortunately it also means that the easing of structure and routine can cause challenges. How are you saving your summer for the whole family, recreating the structure that helps you find fun, connection and health? Listen in for how we're addressing it in our family. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your f...
How to Learn Your Child's Motivation Language
July 01, 2022 16:35 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBDoesn't it seem like we speak a different language than our kids, especially when it comes to getting them to do something like move, try something new, or change their eating habits? How do we motivate our kids? How do we connect with them to help them change? It starts with learning your child’s language... let's dive in. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcas...
Which of Your Kids' GAINS Do You Want to Focus Upon?
June 24, 2022 12:20 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBI’ve been reading the GAP and the GAIN by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy recently. Briefly, the book discusses our natural tendency to focus on the gap between where we are and where we want to be (comparing to others), our expectations (comparing to our anticipated future selves), and external pressures. And there is a greater value by focusing on the gains that we have made over time - looking at how we got here from where we started, essentially only comparing ourselves to where w...
How Do You Celebrate Your Family (in Focus)? One Year Anniversary
June 10, 2022 04:59 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBIt's time to celebrate! One year of the Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD podcast. And, time to celebrate you and your family. The progress that you are all making. Celebrate exactly where you are right now. Not sure how? Listen to the podcast. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a di...
How to Go From Couch to Athlete
June 03, 2022 05:15 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBDo you feel like others are made to be athletes, but not you? Have your athlete days passed you by? Are you looking for ways to encourage your kids to move? Today's episode dives into what makes someone an athlete - and how you can become an athlete (and your kids). Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that ...
How to Talk with Your Kids About Uncomfortable Things
May 26, 2022 15:09 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBTruth: I was going to talk about this subject in regards to weight, body image, bullying, heck even having sex talks… and here, this week, we experienced another mass shooting. How do we as parents answer our kids' questions? Here are 4 tips you can use today to have those difficult conversations with the kids, no matter the subject. It takes a village to help raise kids today - you are not alone. Much love - Wendy Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a f...
How Improv Comedy Has Made Me a Better Parent
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBYes, I'm an Improv... Comedian? I own the improvisational part, just not sure about the comedian. The parallels between the rules of improv and coaching tools have made me a better parent. Listen in to hear about "Yes, and..." and other practices I use every day to support my family. Full show notes (including silly pictures of the Improv show!) available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite pod...
How do I improve my kids' body image?
May 13, 2022 07:42 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBToday, we're talking body image. What is it? What makes it? And how can we as parents understand and help our kids with their body image? You're gonna learn 4 things to help at home, so take a listen! Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about wei...
How to ask the right questions about your child's new diagnosis
May 06, 2022 07:01 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen we hear a new diagnosis, whether it is weight-related, mental health, behavioral, or physical, a lot of questions come up for us as parents. How do you learn to ask questions that actually help you and your child, now? Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling wit...
Understanding Emotional Eating to Help Our Kids
April 29, 2022 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIs it emotional eating? Is that bad? What do I do? So many questions about emotional eating. Let's dig into it today. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop struggling with worries about weight. It's easy and fun! And when you're ready to start applying this in your own ...
Why am I worried about weight if my kids aren't overweight?
April 22, 2022 04:01 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MBParents with children who are overweight and diagnosed with obesity are not the only ones worried about weight. In fact, more often than not, I hear from parents whose children aren't overweight... and yet, the parents are worried about weight. Why are we worried about weight? We say it's not about the weight, but what is it really about? Dive in, understand why the worry, and what to do now instead. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if y...
What I learned at the "Disney World... for Coaches"
April 15, 2022 13:20 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWhew! I'm exhausted: the kind of tired that happens after you've had an ah-mazing time. I went to the Life Coach School's Mastermind this past week: and yes, it was like Disney World for me. Excitement, giddiness, so much to experience. And I learned so much I want to share with you. Dive in. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your f...
Why focusing on obesity is the wrong approach & how to make real change
April 09, 2022 02:45 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThe news headlines tell us there is a pandemic of obesity. We hear how our health is at risk, our children’s lives are at risk. It's all wrong. It's the wrong approach. Listen now to hear about the right approach to weight for our families. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to stop...
How many calories should my child be eating?
April 01, 2022 13:15 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBWe're diving into common questions about weight, body, feeding our kids and ourselves, and health at home. Today, "How many calories should my child be eating?" Spoiler: it's not what you think! Listen more to understand the answer and to hear which questions we should be asking to create healthy habits for the whole family. Full show notes available here. --------------------- I ask a favor of you: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite...
Why are our waistlines increasing?
March 25, 2022 17:26 - 5 minutes - 4.42 MBSo many similar questions: Why are our waistlines increasing? Why am I overweight? Why are my kids overweight? The questions ask for a reason, something to address and fix. Listen now to hear why we have overweight - and what to do about it. Show notes available here. --------------------- Please do me a favor: if you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast service, and share with your friends so they know that there is a different way to ...
Ep 41: How is exercise NOT good for your family's health?
March 18, 2022 14:49 - 8 minutes - 6.98 MBTL;DR: Exercise is not always helpful, in fact, it can be harmful to your health, and not in some crazy I-can't-believe-I-ran-that-far or lifted-that-car-over-my-head kind of way. Exercising because you have to, to avoid shame, or to punish yourself (and your kids) is no-bueno, my friends. Listen to find out more about the right way to approach movement. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coachi...
Is that food a YES!, a no-thank-you, or a "not yet"?
March 11, 2022 05:01 - 7 minutes - 5.59 MBSince we've already settled that there are really very few bad foods on Podcast Episode #37 and the blog, what's next? Everything else is either a YES-please!!!, a No-thank-you or a not-yet food. Take a listen to understand how to approach foods with your family (and yourself) - and start exploring how not-yet foods can become your new favorite YES food. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coachi...
Ep 39: The one right way to feed your family
March 04, 2022 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.04 MBDrum roll please... we've all been waiting and looking for the one right way to feed your family. We've got it here, today. Take a listen and then let me know how what you're eating today is right for your family. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog. Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not me...
5 ways diet culture has snuck into our homes & how to change it for good
February 25, 2022 05:01 - 6 minutes - 5.41 MBWhether we like it or not, diet culture is all around us, and that means it has snuck into our homes. It is in the background while we are at dinner and while we are getting dressed. Today's episode examines 5 ways that diet culture is present in our relationships with our kids, and what you can do NOW to become the change we wish to see: creating healthier relationships with our own bodies, our food, and most importantly with our family. And when you're ready to start applying this in yo...
Ep. 37: How to identify & actually avoid the three bad foods for your kids
February 18, 2022 05:01 - 10 minutes - 6.43 MBHow do you know if foods are good or bad? Does it have something to do with their nutritional content? Their impact on your blood sugar? If you like them or not? This week's episode dives into the (ONLY!) three bad foods you will encounter. And then what to do with the rest of the food. Don't miss this one! I'll even tell you about my exception (the 4th bad food). Check out the artwork for a spoiler of that 4th food being eaten. Here's a bonus sheet for you to figure out if you are de...
Ep. 36: How is love the present for my family?
February 11, 2022 05:01 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, we're chatting about love. But not that commercial buy-this, prove-that-you-love-them approach. Instead: how can you use love at home to help you and your family? Every. Darn. Day. And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog. Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is n...
Ep 35: What is the Drama, Anyway?
February 04, 2022 05:01 - 11 minutes - 9.79 MBWe talk about parenting without the drama.... what does that really mean? What is the drama? Check out today's episode to find out about the drama that you want, and the drama you can choose to drop like a big old heavy suitcase. No need to carry that burden anymore! When we learn how to parent without this heavy burden, our arms are open for helping our kids... who have their own drama (because it's normal!). So glad you're here! And when you're ready to start applying this in your own ...
Ep 35: How to Parent without the Heavy Burden of Drama
February 04, 2022 05:01 - 11 minutes - 9.79 MBWe talk about parenting without the drama.... what does that really mean? What is the drama? Check out today's episode to find out about the drama that you want, and the drama you can choose to drop like a big old heavy suitcase. No need to carry that burden anymore! When we learn how to parent without this heavy burden, our arms are open for helping our kids... who have their own drama (because it's normal!). So glad you're here! And when you're ready to start applying this in your ow...
Ep 34: How Ice Cream is Like Your Taboo Ex-Boyfriend
January 28, 2022 05:01 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD We're time-traveling today: going back to my teen years to see how my dangerous, taboo ex-boyfriend is similar to... ice cream. And it has nothing to do with temperature. Take a listen and let me know what you think. [email protected] And when you're ready to start applying this in your own home, check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about my coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog. ...
Ep 33: Drama-busting: What the Health?
January 21, 2022 17:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #33. I help you parent without all the food and body drama. So let's get drama-busting. One of the biggest dramas that I had was "knowing" what was healthy and then seeing my family make other choices. And then fearing the health outcomes of their "unhealthy" choices. No wonder I felt miserable. In today's episode, I unpack what we know about health and bodies, and challenge you to start considering what we don't really kno...
Episode 32: The need to get it right
January 14, 2022 05:01 - 11 minutes - 9.51 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #32. The need to get things right was trained into me. I was rewarded for high scores in school. In medical school, I learned the "right way" to be healthy. Ha. All of it. In today's episode, I discuss how that spilled over to raising my kids, and I share an easy way to practice making it right. I've opened my doors for 1:1 coaching to help you parent without the food and body drama. Don't miss this opportunity to help your...
Episode #31: Changing my mind
January 07, 2022 05:01 - 9 minutes - 8.04 MBMaking a decision doesn't mean that you have to stick with it forever. Or that you're hypocritical to change your mind. In Episode #31 of Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD we talk about how I changed my mind, how it is glorious, and why you have permission to make glorious changes too! Check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about upcoming coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog. Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and we...
Episode 30: Building Trust
December 31, 2021 05:01 - 9 minutes - 7.94 MBTrust is built by having a firm belief in someone or something. In episode 30 (!) of Family in Focus: find out how to build that belief in your body, its messages (like hunger), and then model that self-trust with your children. Check out www.wendyschofermd.com for more information about upcoming coaching programs, as well as the blog at www.wendyschofermd.com/blog. Disclaimer: While Wendy Schofer, MD discusses health and wellness, this is not medical advice and she is not your doctor. Op...
Eating While Feeling is Not a Crime
December 24, 2021 15:48 - 9 minutes - 5.87 MBWe continue on our series on Hunger, Eating & Family -- with recognition of emotional eating. Is it a problem? Is it THE problem? Only if we let it be. Let's chat about why emotional eating is not a problem. Come over to my blog to read more: https://www.wendyschofermd.com/blog/eating-while-feeling-not-a-crime And as always, you can visit my website for to sign up for weekly tips, tricks and love for your whole family.
Episode 28: 4 Reasons Kids (and Adults!) Seek and Eat Food Without Being Hungry
December 17, 2021 05:01 - 8 minutes - 5.03 MBEpisode 28! Last time we talked about Hunger & Kids... but you may have noticed, there's a lot of food-searching going on. Is it possible the kids aren't actually hungry all the time? Why else could they be asking for food, again?! Today we dive into 4 additional reasons that we all search for food. How are we looking to food to solve problems other than hunger? I stressed it in the recording and I'll stress it again here: this is not a time to argue someone else's hunger. It's a time ...
Episode 27: Hunger & Kids
December 10, 2021 05:01 - 12 minutes - 7.37 MB"My kids are always hungry!" Sound familiar to you? So many parents note it with concern, and question, "What does this mean?" This is the first episode in a series on hunger. We are starting with the why, the biology, and the NORMAL of hunger. Join me next week for the next steps... how to deal with hunger and the emotions of eating.
Episode 26: Three Things That We Were Never Taught
December 03, 2021 05:01 - 10 minutes - 9.02 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD. As a physician and parent, I've learned a lot about kids, nutrition, and growth. But these are three things that I wasn't taught in school about weight - and are now oh so important to help now amidst concerns about weight and how to help our kids. 1) Our children’s weight is not a fault/blame game, 2) Weight is NOT the problem, and 3) It’s possible to be healthy at a wide range of weights. C'mon over to www.wendyschofermd.com to che...
Episode 25: Teaching Gratitude for the Pain
November 24, 2021 05:01 - 16 minutes - 14 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #25! It's Thanksgiving week! It's that time of year where we renew our gratitude practices - and yet, how do we reconcile having gratitude amidst so much pain? Today's episode dives deeper into how do we embrace the pain, fear, uncertainty, grief - and open up the possibility for experiencing gratitude FOR the pain? So timely in 2020, 2021... and a good time to start modeling for our kids for 2022! This is getting personal - ...
4 Rules to Keep (Food) Peace on Thanksgiving
November 23, 2021 20:30 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD -- Thanksgiving special post. You know who wasn't invited to Thanksgiving - anywhere? The Food Police! In this super-quickie episode, I go over four things to consider before your Thanksgiving meal. They're so important that we can call them rules for the day. Actually for every day. Enjoy!
Three Tools to Help Us Help Our Kids
November 19, 2021 05:01 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD - Episode #24! You know what's different in helping parents who are worried about their kids' weight? Having conversations like these: not about cutting calories and increasing movement, but using the tools of connection, openness and learning. Join me - and let me know how you apply for yourself and your family and community: [email protected].
Episode 23: The Many Faces of Responsibility
November 12, 2021 05:01 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD. Today we dive into Responsibility when it comes to helping kids navigate weight concerns. What are we controlling? Where is the finger-pointing? Where are the opportunities to take ownership? Dive in and let me know what you see as your responsibility in your home. And the downloadable Division of Responsibility sheet (all thanks to Ellyn Satter's work) is available here. Drop me a line [email protected] and let me know ho...
What Do You Choose to Focus Upon?
November 05, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBWelcome to Episode #22! My son's at it again: giving me material for the podcast! And that's not a bad thing. I appreciate the opportunity to choose to focus on our conversations. You see, the brain is hard-wired to find problems and to focus on them until fixed. So we are ALWAYS looking for danger, problems, and pain. It's about ensuring our survival. But we have the option - the choice - to focus upon what is going well. And yes, our relationship is going well. Take a listen, and the...
Making Peace with Halloween
October 26, 2021 04:01 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD Episode #21! My love-hate relationship with Halloween has a lot to do with my experience as a pediatrician and the "sugar-gorge-fest," as I saw it. In this episode, I talk about how MISERABLE that made me feel, every year, and what I did to make peace with Halloween. While you may not take the same approach I did, what is possible for you to make peace with Halloween too? Join me at www.wendyschofermd.com and find out more about my group a...
Mac & Cheese Dinners!
October 22, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD Episode #20 (woo-hoo!) A mom used her example of making mac and cheese dinner as evidence that she isn't the one to lead her family to healthy habits. Hold.the.phone. Today we dive into why we serve the foods we do. And dare I say, the energy behind that - when you're having mac & cheese - what energy do you want to serve with it? It's your choice - and makes a tremendous difference! Join me at www.wendyschofermd.com and find out mo...
Ask Better Questions to Focus On What's Important
October 15, 2021 04:01 - 11 minutes - 9.79 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD, Episode #19. Did you realize you have a say in the questions that you ask yourself? We have trained our brains to keep looking for something else, the next notification, all the things that need to be on the to-do list, all the things that require our time and attention and energy. It's hard to see the forest through the trees. Especially when it's your family -- seeing them through all the things to do, all the things vying for your a...
Why Aren't Parents Playing?
October 08, 2021 04:01 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD. Episode #18 A gymnastics-tricks session with my niece this weekend left her amazed: her mom and I jumped right in. She hadn't seen adults jump in to play like that at the gym and it begged the question: why? Why aren't parents playing? In today's episode, we dive into this further - and I ask of you: how can you let go and allow your brain and body to play? Please like, follow, and subscribe to Family in Focus on your favorite po...
"Water is Essential for Life"
October 01, 2021 04:01 - 10 minutes - 9.05 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Dr Wendy Schofer. Episode #17: The final step in my Go S.L.O.W. process for creating healthy family habits: Water. So powerful, essential (as per my father-in-law... and biology!) and yet so easily overlooked. Today I talk about the things that get in the way of adopting water into our regular habits - and why it is deserving of more attention.
Observe Your Body - Are you really listening to it?
September 24, 2021 04:01 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD. Today we continue on the Go S.L.O.W. framework: Observe your body. Get all busy asking it two really important questions: Am I hungry? Have I had enough? We go through a whole bunch o' stuff that gets in the way of asking the questions and listening to the answers. I'd love to hear what you're learning for yourself. What are the messages you are hearing from your body about hunger and enough-ness? And how are you modeling it f...
Lose the Distractions!
September 17, 2021 04:01 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBWelcome to Family in Focus with Wendy Schofer, MD. Today we continue on the steps of Going SLOW to instill healthy habits for the whole family around meals: Lose the Distractions. Yeah, I don't like having steps that speak in the negative, but with the number of distractions that we have nowadays, it begs particular attention. TVs, computers, scrolling on phones and endless notifications -- these all distract us from being able to truly nourish our bodies as well as each other in socia...