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Posts tagged with Body Image
parents
Mar 13, 2026
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.
parents
Mar 13, 2026
At some point, many parents reach a quiet crossroads around food. You’ve tried to stay relaxed. You don’t want to make eating a “thing.” But when your child keeps asking for more, grazes constantly, or seems unsatisfied no matter what you offer, uncertainty creeps in. Should you tighten the structure? Let it go? Say something…
parents
Mar 11, 2026
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.
parents
Feb 13, 2026
If your child seems hungry all. of. the. time., it can feel unsettling and, let’s be honest, annoying. They ask for more food soon after a meal. Or they seem to get more excited about food than other kids. Or when food is around at family gatherings or parties, they would rather be with the…
parents
Dec 9, 2025
If you're someone who builds, leads, teaches, parents, coaches—or just cares about the next generation—you already have influence. You set the tone in rooms. You shape conversations. You make decisions that affect what kids hear, see, and learn about food and bodies. That influence matters more than you may realize.
parents
Nov 25, 2025
Diet culture runs deep. We’ve all absorbed messages about “good” and “bad” foods, ideal body types, and how our worth is tied to our appearance. These messages show up in schools, media, locker rooms, dinner tables—and most of all, in our thoughts.
parents
Nov 11, 2025
Navigating body changes in puberty can feel confusing for both kids and parents.
parents
Oct 21, 2025
“How do I handle treats with my children?” It’s one of the most common questions parents ask.
parents
Oct 14, 2025
Diet culture isn’t new. It’s the water many of us were raised in. It shows up in our social feeds, our gyms, our group texts. It’s woven into doctor visits, health classes, marketing campaigns, and family dinner tables. Most of all, it echoes in our own inner voices—so common and normalized that many of us…
Coaches
Sep 18, 2025
Worried about how a young athlete feels about food and their body? You're not alone. Athletes hear constant messages about food, body, and performance, and these influences can shape how they see themselves.
parents
Sep 9, 2025
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…
general
Aug 5, 2025
What should you do when your child starts comparing their body to others—especially at places like the pool? In this 90-second video, psychologist and WithAll Expert Advisory Panel member Dr. Charlotte Markey shares practical ways to guide kids through those moments with compassion and clarity.