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How to Encourage Healthy Routines for Kids Without Guilt
How do you support kids in building healthy habits around screens, sleep, movement, and more without using guilt as a motivator? Dr. Kelsey Varzeas shares practical ways to foster positive back-to-school routines rooted in structure and care, not shame.
parents
Sep 3, 2025
Helping kids make healthy food choices at school can feel tricky. How do you support them without adding pressure, guilt, or strict food rules?
parents
Aug 26, 2025
It can be unsettling to watch your child push away a plate of food or say they’re “not hungry” when you think they should be eating. As a parent or caregiver, your mind may race: Are they getting enough? Could something be wrong?
parents
Aug 19, 2025
How do you support kids in building healthy habits around screens, sleep, movement, and more, without using guilt as a motivator? In this short video, Dr. Kelsey Varzeas, clinician, research scientist, and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, shares practical ways to foster positive routines rooted in structure and care, not shame.
advocates
Aug 12, 2025
For Megan, recovery from an eating disorder was about reclaiming her voice, her strength, and her future. “The only way out is through,” she says, a motto that has carried her through some of her darkest moments. From childhood pressures around food to the relentless messages of diet culture, Megan’s struggle began early. By the…
general
Aug 5, 2025
What should you do when your child starts comparing their body to others—especially at places like the pool? In this 90-second video, psychologist and WithAll Expert Advisory Panel member Dr. Charlotte Markey shares practical ways to guide kids through those moments with compassion and clarity.
advocates
Jul 29, 2025
One year ago, a groundbreaking law passed in Minnesota. And it’s saving lives. Thanks to the generous support of our WithAll community, WithAll spearheaded the passage of the first state law focused on eating disorder prevention and awareness in youth athletics. This law now requires the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) to provide school…
advocates
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
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
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
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
May 29, 2025
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.
Advocates
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…