Tag: Parenting
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Normal Weight Gain in Puberty
Puberty is a period of intense physical and emotional changes that occurs in both boys and girls. It is a time when the body undergoes significant growth and development, including an increase in height, muscle mass, and bone density. However, one of the most noticeable changes during puberty is weight gain. Many young people experience…
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How Parents Might Accidentally Encourage Eating Disorders
While the exact causes of eating disorders are not fully understood, research has shown that environmental factors, including parental behaviors, can play a role in the development of these disorders. In this blog post, we will explore some of the parental behaviors that might encourage an eating disorder in their kids. Parents who put too…
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Why You Should Work With A Pediatric Dietitian
This blog post will help you better understand how your family benefits from working with a pediatric dietitian. Dietitians are the food and nutrition experts. Our goal is to equip parents with the skills and confidence to feed their families. A dietitian can help to assess if a child is getting adequate nutrition to meet…
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What to do when your kid calls someone fat
Last week, we tackled what to do when your kid gets called fat. This week, I thought we’d tackle what to do when they call someone else fat. Oftentimes, when this happens, we reply with what might feel like the right response, but it tends to actually be a response that further stigmatizes the fat…