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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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....
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?”...
Diet Talk: What is it and how can I avoid doing it around the kids I care about?
So, what exactly is diet talk anyway? Diet talk includes any conversation about restricting foods or food groups, especially for the sake of wanting to change one’s body weight, shape, or size. Diet talk doesn’t just mean “being on a diet”. Diet talk includes...
Supporting our children in developing a healthy relationship with food & body
As parents, we all want our children to lead healthy, happy lives. You face a constant barrage of information from doctors, social media, public health initiatives, and other parents who provide you with tips and tricks for the very best ways to help your children...