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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.
In today's video Dr Charlotte Markey talks with us about how body image concerns are unfortunately very typical for girls, how the pandemic exacerbated this and more.
Kids notice everything: who gets seconds, who “needs” more exercise, whose lunch is commented on, whose isn’t. Even when you’re trying to help, it’s easy for one child to feel like the child with “the problem.”
My name is Elle Jones, I’m 18 and was one of the WithAll 2021 summer interns. Throughout the summer, I worked on a project focused on infusing youth voices into WithAll’s What to Say program. Research shows that what adults say matters, but WithAll wanted to hear from teens like me how it matters and…
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.
Every May, we get the chance to pause and thank the educators who do so much more than teach. During Teacher Appreciation Week, let’s celebrate the people who create classrooms where kids feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
Navigating body changes in puberty can feel confusing for both kids and parents.
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…
Helping kids make healthy food choices at school can feel tricky. How do you support them without adding pressure, guilt, or strict food rules?