A Simple Guide for What to Say: Holidays Edition Recorded November 28, 2021 With the holiday season rapidly approaching, and the many challenges the last 18 months have placed on gatherings, many of us are looking forward to finally spending time with family and friends at holiday parties, family dinners, and other
How can I encourage family members to stop diet and weight talk too? As you're living out the pledge to stop diet and weight talk, you may notice other adults your child looks up to do not know the importance of their words about food, body, and exercise. You may notice some of
Aren't we all just being a bit too sensitive? shouldn't we instead be helping our kids to not take everything so personally? Kids will and do receive negative messaging from all over, especially considering the increased use of media in our digital world. It’s important to help our kids navigate that and learn what
Isn't it healthy to be mindful of your weight and to help your kids do so? Research shows that focusing on weight does not contribute to healthier lifestyles. It’s also important to remember that size does not equate health. If health is what we are concerned about, we need to keep the focus on health. Health
Why is it so important to not talk about weight with judgment? “Research shows “weight talk” has a negative impact on kids. Weight talk is harmful. Talking to a child with judgment about their weight, your weight, and the weight of others is known to contribute to the development of negative thoughts about one’s
What is Weight Talk? “Weight talk" is any mention of your, a child’s, or someone else’s weight. This could be in a seemingly “positive” way, “you look great – have you lost weight?” or negative “My stomach is so flabby – gross!” Equally as harmful is commenting (positively or negatively) about bodies on TV
What to ask your doctor if they recommend weight loss or gain (1:11). Changes in weight during childhood are normal (1:30). Tips for encouraging movement without focusing on weight (2:03) Tips for encouraging eating habits without focusing on weight (3:30) Did you enjoy this video? Catch up on the
Are you concerned about an athlete's food & body image? Athletes statistically have a greater chance of developing an eating disorder than the non-athlete population. If you are concerned that an athlete you coach may be showing signs of an eating disorder, no matter how small, use the information below to help you
Supporting our children in developing a healthy relationship with food & body Dr. Katie Loth, Assistant Professor, Dietitian, Mother of Three Erin Martin, MBA, MSW, LISW, WithAll’s Director of Engagement and Programming We all want our children to lead healthy, happy lives. But in today's world, it can be increasingly difficult to know how
Harmful Weight Talk: What is is and why it's bad for kids' health In today’s society, talking about weight is often a sensitive subject, particularly around children and teens. As adults who care a lot about the kids in our lives, it can be hard to know how to approach conversations about weight
