" What if the sweetest part of your child’s day is actually their greatest risk? In this eye-opening and deeply moving talk, Dr. Shreya Dubey, a pediatrician and high-risk newborn specialist with over 15 years of experience, unpacks the silent epidemic hiding in our children's lunchboxes—sugar. Through the heartbreaking story of a seven-year-old diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Shreya unveils the cultural, emotional, and commercial traps that are rewiring young brains and setting children up for a lifetime of health struggles. With science-backed insights and real-life examples, she challenges the societal norms that equate sugar with love, comfort, and reward.This talk is a rallying cry for parents, educators, and caregivers to recognize sugar addiction as a public health emergency. Dr. Shreya doesn’t stop at diagnosis—she offers a clear, actionable path forward through her powerful “STREAM” framework for reducing sugar in children’s diets. Listeners will leave with a renewed sense of agency, practical tools to detox their homes, and the emotional courage to say “enough.” This talk is not just about food; it’s about reclaiming our children’s future—one conscious choice at a time." Dr. Shreya Dubey works as a pediatrician high-risk newborn specialist, and parenting thought leader for over 15 years. She assists families to navigate their children's early years with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Her work centers on behavioral pediatrics and provides parents with practical, science-backed strategies to tackle modern-day challenges like sugar dependence excessive screen use, and emotional growth.Shreya combines medical knowledge with real-world parenting insights. Through her engaging workshops and online content, she has helped many families learn about safe touch, toddler behavior, and newborn care promoting healthier happier childhoods and more conscious parenting experiences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx