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When we talk about body image, we often think of girls first. But boys struggle too—and often, they’re left out of the conversation.
It can feel uncertain when your child tells you someone called them “fat.” Before rushing in to fix it, take a breath. This is your chance to help your child build confidence, resilience, and a healthy relationship with their body.
It can feel unsettling when a doctor tells you your child needs to lose or gain weight. You want to trust your provider. You also want to protect your child’s physical and mental health. And in a culture that constantly focuses on weight, it can be hard to know what the right next step is.
Diet talk is everywhere. It shows up at family gatherings, on social media, in TV shows, and in the tiny comments we make without thinking. It is so common that many adults are not even aware they are doing it.
Comments about weight show up in everyday life more often than we realize. They slip into compliments, jokes, health conversations, and even the way adults talk about their own bodies. Most of the time, these comments are unintentional, shaped by the language many of us grew up hearing. For kids, though, these moments matter.
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.
If you’ve decided to stop diet and weight talk in your home, you may start noticing something uncomfortable. Other adults your child loves and looks up to may not know how powerful their words about food, bodies, and exercise can be.
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.