How to Talk About Weight And Health

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Written by a clinical psychologist, a child development specialist, and a registered dietitian, this digital guide provides evidence-informed scripts for parents.

The e-guide includes 12 topic areas, including:

1. What to say when your child says they want to lose weight or go on a diet
2. What to say when your child says “I’m fat!”
3. How to talk to your child if they are unhappy with their body
4. How to talk to your child about body size and health
5. What to say when your child has questions about their weight or health
6. How to teach your child about weight stigma and bias
7. How to talk to your child who was bullied because of their weight or size
8. How to explain the diagnoses “overweight” or “obesity”
9. How to talk to your child after a stigmatizing medical appointment
10. How to talk to your child about doctor’s visits and lab work
11. What to say when your child has a new health condition diagnosis
12. How to teach your child about the causes of higher weight