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Is “Fat” a Bad Word? Here's What to Know

When kids or adults ask, “Is being fat a bad thing?” they’re not just asking about a word—they’re asking about identity, respect, and how we talk about bodies. In a world full of confusing messages about appearance and health, it’s important to unpack this question with care and clarity.

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Breaking Stigmas: One Man’s Journey Through Eating Disorder Recovery

Jul 22, 2025

As a 43 year-old man, Alexander doesn’t fit the stereotype many people still associate with eating disorders. “It could happen to anybody at any age,” he says. “It’s not discriminatory.”

advocates

Run for a Reason: Live Brave 5K

Jul 15, 2025

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, something powerful will take place at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury (just outside St. Paul, Minnesota). Runners will gather not just to move their bodies—but to take a stand. To say that every kid deserves to feel good in their body. To show up for those who are struggling. To run…

advocates

How a WithAll Grant Helped Corina Reclaim Her Life

Jun 24, 2025

When someone is battling an eating disorder, the emotional and physical toll can be immense. But for many, cost is another barrier that quietly determines whether recovery is possible.

healthcare

What to Say Healthcare: How Our CME Course Is Helping Thousands of Kids

Jun 17, 2025

Conversations about weight, body image, and food can have a lasting impact on a child’s well-being. It's crucial to navigate these sensitive topics in ways that build trust, protect mental health, and support positive outcomes.

parents

Is “Fat” a Negative Word? Here’s What You Need to Know

May 29, 2025

Advocates

The First Step Was Food Security: Gideon’s Recovery Story

May 27, 2025

Before recovery, Gideon was sinking into an overwhelming situation, one where even the most basic human needs felt out of reach. “Every day, all day long, I would fight my eating disorder just to even drink water,” he shared. But with support from a WithAll grant, Gideon was finally able to focus on overcoming his…

parents

What to Say When Someone Calls Your Child “Fat”

May 20, 2025

It can feel uncertain when your child tells you someone called them “fat.” Before rushing in to fix it, take a breath. This is your chance to help your child build confidence, resilience, and a healthy relationship with their body.

Advocates

One Year Later: How You Changed Pediatric Care

May 13, 2025

It was one year ago that WithAll launched our medical education course, What to Say Healthcare. I am really proud of this program.

parents

Teacher Appreciation Week: Here’s How You Can Celebrate

May 6, 2025

Every May, we get the chance to pause and thank the educators who do so much more than teach. During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s celebrate the people who create classrooms where kids feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.

advocates

From NICU Nurse to Eating Disorder Survivor: Sarah’s Story

Apr 10, 2025

While most of us sleep, someone like Sarah is in a NICU, checking vitals, adjusting monitors, and quietly singing to babies born too soon.

parents

3 Tips When Your Kids Only Want Sugary and Salty Snacks (From a Registered Dietician)

Feb 16, 2025

We received this question from a mom to young kids: “It feels impossible to pack healthy snacks as everything is so processed and packaged these days. And it seems my kids only want these sorts of particularly sweet or particularly fatty snacks. I worry all this is making them, or will make them, heavy or…

parents

Stop the Candy Battle: 4 Healthier Ways to Talk to Kids about Candy this Valentine’s Day

Feb 11, 2025

You’re days away from Valentine's Day, but already you are bracing yourself for the perennial parent-child Candy Battle. After all, just as surely as heart-shaped decorations are popping up in stores, loads of chocolates and candies will soon be showing up in your kid's school bags.