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Talking to kids about food and how they feel about their bodies in a way that avoids causing guilt or shame can be hard.
Find out about common mental health concerns related to body image, learn about eating disorders and get help supporting your child in developing a positive body image.
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Help your child see their body as a more than just their looks. Identifying what they like about themselves can improve their mental health.
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Talking to Kids About Food and Their Bodies
It’s important to have regular conversations with your child about how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking about. But when it comes to food choices and body image, it can feel challenging to know how to talk about it in a way that won’t be damaging to a child’s mental health.
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Eating Disorders
What are common eating disorders that impact children, what are the warning signs and what can a parent do to help?
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Healthy Body Image in Student-Athletes
- Kids can pick up on adult attitudes toward food and their bodies and that can impact a child’s mental health.
- Adults can help children have positive views of healthy eating, activity and exercise.
- Learn about warning signs that an athlete may have unhealthy eating or exercise patterns. Early treatment can be effective.
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