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As a mom with little ones running around, I usually realize I'm a bit late to the party when it comes to catching onto what's trendy (although I'm always up to speed on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce – they pretty much occupy all my spare pop culture time). And when it comes to Gen…
Kids will and do receive negative messaging from all over, especially considering the increased use of media in our digital world. It’s important to help our kids navigate that and learn what voices to listen to and which to disregard.
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.
If you’ve ever paused before speaking to a child and wondered, "Is this the right thing to say?", you’re not alone. Kids are always listening. Not just to what we say to them, but to what we say about food, bodies, and ourselves. Those everyday comments at the table, in the car, or during the…
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…
We all want the kids in our lives to lead happy and healthy lives. Not talking to the kids in your life about food in oversimplified terms doesn’t mean that you can’t help them to form habits that will protect their physical and mental well-being for years to come.
You’re days away from trick-or-treating, but already you’re bracing for the annual Halloween candy chaos.
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…
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.
You’ve got questions, we’ve got experts. This virtual session with Dr. Katie Loth and Dr. Charlotte Markey in April 2022 goes deeper into how you can support lifelong health and well-being for the kids in your life through the words you say…