In this podcast episode, pediatrician and life coach Sheila Carroll discusses helping parents improve their children's health through lifestyle changes rather than focusing on weight loss. She talks about the common health issues seen in children today like obesity, anxiety, and depression, and how things like poor nutrition, lack of sleep and exercise, and excessive technology use contribute. Sheila recommends eliminating sugary drinks, reducing ultra-processed foods, and making simple changes like improving sleep habits. She stresses the importance of parents leading by example and says children cannot successfully make health changes on their own. Sheila also discusses the power of proactive thinking, consciously choosing empowering thoughts and feelings that lead to desired actions and results. She shares the quote "when I argue with reality, I lose but only 100% of the time" and how accepting things we cannot change reduces suffering. Chapters: This is a video about Sequence [02:06] Sheila's history [03:50] If the children have obesity, do the parents also have it? [05:14] Parents who are not obese can be confused when their children are [06:49] How did you get interested in this area? [09:43] It's difficult for parents to know which advice to follow [11:43] How can parents be proactive for their kids? [13:52] Don't focus on weight, focus on improving health [20:08] Will it be easier for parents dealing with obesity to help their kids deal with it? [21:38] Some people end up getting stressed by constantly looking at the scales [23:19] Can you share some practical tips for parents? [25:41] Many people believe fruit juice is healthy [29:42] What does proactive mean to you? [33:24] Not all your thoughts are true! [36:05] What is a book which has really moved you? [38:08] Sheila's contact details [38:38] Sheila's favourite quote [41:08] We make things worse by fighting reality   Full shownotes including a transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/sheila-carroll-md/ The Art of Living Proactively (Harnessing the Power of Your Choices) links: Website - tonywinyard.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/TonyWinyard.HabitsAndHealth Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/habitshealth Twitter - @TonyWinyard Instagram - @tony.winyard LinkedIn - uk.linkedin.com/in/tonywinyard YouTube - .youtube.com/@tony-winyard How to leave a podcast review - tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ Details of online workshops to create habits for health - tonywinyard.com/training/ Are you in control of your habits or are they in control of you? Take my quiz to find out - tonywinyard.com/quiz Embark on an enlightening journey to discover the essence of proactive living in my podcast, "The Art of Living Proactively: Harnessing the Power of Your Choices". Your guide is none other than Tony Winyard, a multifaceted professional committed to the cause of health and wellness. He's a qualified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, HeartMath Certified Coach, nutrition coach accredited by Precision Nutrition, a Laughter Yoga Instructor and a Tiny Habits coach. This comprehensive set of skills allows Tony to navigate the complex web of interconnected wellness disciplines, providing a holistic approach to health. Tony champions the cause of busy individuals, helping them reclaim their health through gradual and transformative changes in lifestyle, habits, and nutrition. With an impressive career spanning over 20 years in coaching, public speaking, and workshop facilitation, Tony has impacted lives from diverse backgrounds and cultures. He is fervently dedicated to empowering individuals to upgrade their health, well-being, and overall life quality. With Tony, your journey to wellness is grounded in the five core pillars of health - sleep, stress management, breathing, nutrition, and physical activity. He assists clients in embracing beneficial habits while shedding u