Jodie Sadowsky wondered about the effects that her own restrictive dieting would have on her children. Then she sought guidance from a therapist, nutritionist and pediatrician on how to help teens have a peaceful relationship with food and body.
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Jodie Sadowsky wondered about the effects that her own restrictive dieting would have on her children. Then she sought guidance from a therapist, nutritionist and pediatrician on how to help teens have a peaceful relationship with food and body.
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Experts advise families to avoid blaming themselves and to look for opportunities to congratulate children for healthy behaviors and good decisions.
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Body anxiety. Friendship break-ups. Social media obsessions. Tears, so many tears. For today’s Australian girls, tweens are growing up faster than ever. Welcome to the life of the “ten-ager”.
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While the body positivity movement is making inroads in the media, for many an obsession with thinness begins at home
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Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating. Yes, childhood obesity is a problem – but we must tread carefully when delivering solutions.
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Weight Watchers has a new app for children as young as 8. It might be better for the company than it is for pediatric health.
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Two years ago, Michael Watson was in a rut. The 6-foot-4 inch teen weighed 335 pounds and was often bullied about his weight.
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Reassuring your child you love and support them unconditionally is crucial for a healthy relationship.
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At her heaviest, Tauranga woman Kerryn Peters weighed 122kg. Today the mum-of-four is celebrating losing more than half of that to achieve a weight of 56kg.
Mrs Peters said that, in the past year alone she has lost 30kg simply through eating healthier and exercising. The 30-year-old hasn't taken up any radical diet regime or relied on a personal trainer.