“Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up!

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Raising Kids in a SkinnyTok World
• Why What Parents Model Matters Most
• “What You Say vs. What Kids Hear”
• The Problem with Food Rewards and “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods
• How to Talk to Kids About Sugar and Nutrition
• Age-by-Age Strategies for Food Conversations
• Helping Teens Navigate Diet Culture Online
• How to Respond to “Fat Talk” and Body Comments
• Teaching Kids That Bodies Come in All Shapes and Sizes
• Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility for Raising Healthy Eaters

References:

• https://www.wsj.com/tech/how-tiktok-inundates-teens-with-eating-disorder-videos-11639754848
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2562308/
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593112628?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4TK2GJXC59E0ER1DGXCX&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4TK2GJXC59E0ER1DGXCX&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4TK2GJXC59E0ER1DGXCX&bestFormat=true
• https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/112/4/900/63453/Relation-Between-Dieting-and-Weight-Change-Among?autologincheck=redirected

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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