https://vimeo.com/563315811 In this video: Body image concerns are unfortunately very typical for girls. It is not a reflection of things going on at home or any one parent. (1:16) The pandemic has also exacerbated this issue for many. (1:41) Avoid making...
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How can adults show kids how to love/appreciate the body we each live in?
https://vimeo.com/551481597/c9f9539cbd In this video: Even when you think kids aren’t listening, they are. (0:50) Be mindful of the words you use around kids, and let them know that we don’t talk negatively about our bodies (01:12) Model positive self-talk and...
What do I do when someone tells my child they need to gain or lose weight for health?
https://vimeo.com/537797399/3d5f0aa9e1 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...
Can I really trust my kid to eat “healthy”?
https://vimeo.com/521582098/e661307252 In This Video: As adults, our role is to choose what foods are offered and when and where they are provided. As children, their role (which we can trust them to do) is to decide how much to eat, whether they will eat it,...
The State of Youth Sport and Opportunity for Children’s Health
They shared practical information, tips, and stories about the influence of coaches on young athletes’ physical and mental health. Did you miss this great series? Catch up on the episodes below! To learn more about our resources for coaches, including the What to Say...
5 Phrases to Say to Kids and Why They Matter
“Food is the fuel your body and brain need to power your day.” We live in a diet-obsessed culture where kids overhear endless messages about counting calories, restricting food groups, and good or bad foods. Instead, they need to hear more about balance and variety....
5 Phrases to Say to Athletes and Why They Matter
What adults say to kids matters. You inspire their health and their sense of self. It’s a big responsibility, but it doesn’t have to be complex. Sometimes just knowing what to say, and feeling empowered in the small moments of each day can have a big influence. Ages...
What Coaches Say Impacts Athletes’ Relationship with Food and Body
Coaches are extremely influential in their athletes’ lives. Research shows that coaches can impact athletes’ performance, their self-confidence, their motivation, how they understand support, and how they view themselves. Coaches can promote and encourage healthy and...
Harmful Weight Talk: What is it & why is it so bad for kids’ health?
What is weight talk anyways? Weight talk is any mention of your, a child’s, or someone else’s weight, shape, or size. This includes talking about weight in any context, including: Positively commenting on someone’s weight – “you look so great, have you lost weight?”...