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Holiday tables are often full of warmth, tradition, and holiday diet talk kids soak up. If you have ever frozen when someone comments on bodies or “being good” with food, you are not alone.
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.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, and for many families, the Games will be playing in the background, either during breakfast, after school, or while everyone winds down together at night.
Self-regulation is often talked about as something kids should already know how to do — especially when it comes to eating. In reality, it’s a skill that develops slowly, with guidance and practice.
“How do I handle treats with my children?” It’s one of the most common questions parents ask.
People are not data points. Here is why physical indicators like the Body Mass Index should be decentralized from DSM’s Eating Disorder Criteria
Chances are that many people reading this, including parents, have been on a diet before or followed some sort of food fad, whether it be a juice cleanse, intermittent fasting, or a commitment to cut sugar out of your life.
WithAll’s Expert Advisory Panelist Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., shares six evidence-based strategies parents can use to help girls develop a positive body image and navigate today’s appearance-focused culture.
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…
Kids aren’t born worrying about carbs, calories, or body size. They’re born with energy to move, curiosity to explore, and pride in what their bodies can do.
Between school, sports, and after-school activities, keeping kids on a regular eating schedule can feel overwhelming. Many parents wonder, “How can we maintain a regular eating schedule when my kids are very busy?”
Kids grow at very different rates, and those differences can stand out sharply in middle school. Some kids look fully grown, while others still have the bodies of younger children. If your child feels self-conscious about being smaller than their peers—or even worries about being the smallest kid in the class—it can leave them questioning…