Body size has always been a controversial topic that extends far beyond the scope of health. Dialogue about body size touches on aspects of psychology, sociology, business, fashion and more. What society considers to be an “acceptable” body has always been changing depending on cultural and historical settings. To make matters even more complicated, scientific […]
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It’s no secret that the issue of childhood obesity is a growing problem. Data from the National Survey of Children’s Health from 2020-2021 showed that more than 1 in 6 children in the United States is obese. Most people’s automatic reaction to addressing overweight is to suggest a diet, and sadly this has largely been
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As parents, it can be very difficult to watch our children struggle with stress. However, stress is an inevitable part of life and is unavoidable. The most important thing a parent can do when helping their child navigate stress is to equip them with the necessary tools and coping mechanisms to eventually handle it themselves.
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Stress is a common, normal, and sometimes even healthy response to the many new adventures in childhood. It’s usually viewed as only a bad thing, but sometimes stress (a little bit of it, that is) can be a source of motivation for children. Even good events in a child’s life can bring stress, such as
As parents, we want to do everything possible to ensure our children grow healthy and happy. However, discussing weight and body image can be difficult and sensitive. Here are some tips on positively talking to your child about weight and body image. Avoid Negative Language Using negative language, such as calling someone “fat,” can be
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