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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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For Parents
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Tips for Not Singling a Kid Out About Food and Body

Oct 21, 2021
At WithAll, we believe it is important, no matter the reason for your concern, to not single out a child or a subgroup of children when encouraging food and exercise habits. This can be stigmatizing and isolating and can indicate to the child that their body is wrong or needs to be fixed.
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How can I support my child who has special dietary restrictions due to food allergies or other medical issues?

Sep 20, 2021
In today's video Dr. Jillian Lampert shares advice for parents wondering how to support their kids with special dietary restrictions, such as food allergies.
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3 Things Teens Wish Adults Knew about Diet Culture & Body Image

Aug 23, 2021
My name is Elle Jones, I’m 18 and was one of the WithAll 2021 summer interns. Throughout the summer, I worked on a project focused on infusing youth voices into WithAll’s What to Say program. Research shows that what adults say matters, but WithAll wanted to hear from teens like me how it matters and…
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For Parents
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How to Support Boys Who Are Struggling with Body Image

Jul 19, 2021
When we talk about body image, we often think of girls first. But boys struggle too—and often, they’re left out of the conversation.
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How can adults support girls who are struggling with their body image?

Jun 14, 2021
In today's video Dr Charlotte Markey talks with us about how body image concerns are unfortunately very typical for girls, how the pandemic exacerbated this and more.
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For Parents
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How can adults show kids how to love/appreciate the body we each live in?

May 17, 2021
In today's video Jaa'Lisa Banks talks with us about how our kids are listening to everything they hear and how important it is to be mindful of what we say around them, the importance of positive affirmations and more.
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For Parents
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What do I do when someone tells my child they need to gain or lose weight for health?

Apr 19, 2021
In this video, Dr. Emily Pisetsky discusses how to talk to your child's doctor, emphasizes that changes in weight during childhood are normal & provides tips for encouraging movement & eating habits without focusing on weight.
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Can I really trust my kid to eat “healthy”?

Mar 15, 2021
How do you encourage your kids to learn to have a healthy relationship with food & their bodies? That's what Dr Katie Loth discusses in today's video.
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For Coaches
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Are you concerned about an athlete’s food or body image?

Feb 11, 2021
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 move forward.
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For Coaches
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The State of Youth Sport and Opportunity for Children’s Health

Feb 11, 2021
Recorded in the month of May 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, WithAll’s What to Say Instagram Live Series, “The State of Youth Sports and Opportunities for Children’s Health” featured four amazing women who are incredibly influential in sport.
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For Parents
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5 Phrases to Say to Kids and Why They Matter

Feb 11, 2021
It’s valuable that children know you accept them for who they are. Decades of research have shown that how adults talk to kids about food and body has a direct influence on their self-concept. A child with a poor self-concept is more likely to experience negative physical and mental health consequences. Telling the kids in…
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For Coaches
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5 Phrases to Say to Athletes and Why They Matter

Feb 11, 2021
Kids aren’t born thinking about carbs or clean plates or what defines beauty. They are born with energy to move, with drive to take on the world, with curiosity, with inner pride.
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