A SIMPLE GUIDE TO TALK ABOUT FOOD AND BODIES THAT HELP KIDS THRIVE
Want to Help Your Child Feel Good in Their Body?
Have you noticed your child becoming more aware of how they look? Heard them compare their body to others? Wondered if you’re saying the right things when they bring up these concerns?
These conversations matter more than you think.
What Research Shows Us:
•Body image concerns often start by age 6-8
•The words we use about bodies and food have lasting impact
•Many well-intentioned comments can accidentally reinforce negative feelings
•Small changes in how we talk can make a big difference
The good news? You have the power to help your child build a positive relationship with their body.
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Beyond Body Talk:
What Kids Need to Hear Instead
• What body dissatisfaction is and why it's the health risk no one is talking about
• Practical alternatives to common phrases that unknowingly harm
• Research-backed strategies to keep food and exercise positive
You're Already Making a Difference
Every day, you guide the young people in your life. But in a world obsessed with diets and appearance, it can be hard to know what to say - especially if you've struggled with these conversations yourself.
There's a Better Way
Forget complicated rules or perfect phrases. We’ve created a simple guide that helps you:
- Transform everyday conversations into confidence-building moments
- Focus on health and well-being without mentioning weight
- Build habits that help kids thrive – in every body
What Others Are Saying
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WithAll's What to Say resources have helped me lay important groundwork for my kids to build and maintain healthy relationships with their bodies and food. I'm trying to create a healthy space for my kids to develop and learn about their bodies, food, and the world they are in.KristyWhat to Say Parent & Coach in Ontario -
As I've recovered from my eating disorder over the past 10 years, I've learned the importance of setting a positive example for kids. Words matter and how we speak about our body image is so important. What to Say is saving lives with early intervention and prevention around eating disorders. I only wish the adults in my life had been better informed when I was sick with my eating disorder as a teen.ChloeWhat to Say Participant
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