The holidays are a treasured time of gathering and appreciation for family and friends, often surrounded by food. In every culture and tradition, food is used to show love, feed a hungry soul or give thanks to how far we have come. The holidays and food simply go together! Here are some tips for “lessening […]
Natasha Dempsey
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How to Talk to your Child about their Weight
The simple answer: don’t do it.
In the past it was believed that discussing weight with children would decrease rates of obesity (a word defined by BMI standards). However, breakthrough studies in mental health and its association with food demonstrate that it does harm instead of helping. We now know that these conversations can lead to increased body dissatisfaction, binge eating, […]