https://vimeo.com/610113227 In this video: It makes sense that as a parent, you’d be concerned about this. People who have reason to pay special attention to their diet are at an elevated risk of developing an eating disorder. Normalizing the things you need to do to...
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Children’s Health
How can adults support boys who are struggling with body image?
https://vimeo.com/576779285 In this video: Dr. Nagata shares several red flags to look for in boys who might be struggling with body image. You can learn more signs to look for here. Based on Dr. Nagata’s advice, here are some additional tips you can implement right...
How can adults support girls who are struggling with their body image?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?”...