In this new feature of my show, I'll be answering your questions. You can send me your questions through a voice recorder on my website.Today's episode is all about helping kids develop a healthier body image. I know it's something that parents are increasingly concerned about nowadays. The ever-present societal norms dictate what a "perfect" body looks like and social media may put pressure on children regarding their appearance.In this episode, I'll answer a reader's question by exploring some of the research findings around children's body image and sharing some practical tips and past episodes you can use and revisit to support a healthier body image in your child.What You'll Learn About Supporting a Healthier Body Image+ Helping your child develop a positive relationship with food and their body+ The impact of social media on children's body image+ Navigating picky eating and body image concerns in children+ Encouraging your child to accept and appreciate different body sizes and shapes+ Understanding the link between body image and mental health in children+ Teaching body acceptance at a young age+ Overcoming your body image issues to support your child+ Empowering your child to thrive in today's culture// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/BMI Report Cards in School with Kris Madsen episode #127https://thenourishedchild.com/bmi-report-cardsThe Body Image Book for Girls by Charlotte Markey (Girls aged 12 years and up)https://amzn.to/3KjZtq5Shes also on the podcast episode #122https://thenourishedchild.com/girls-body-imageBeing You: Body Image Book for Boys By Charlotte Markey (Boys aged 12 years and up)https://amzn.to/3no9OYYCharlotte talks about this on the podcast in episode #162https://thenourishedchild.com/body-image-issues-boysThe Boys Body Book by Kelli Dunham (for boys ages 9-11 years)https://amzn.to/3ZuZDiOCelebrate Your Body (and It's Changes Too!) by Sonya Renee Taylor (for girls 8-12 years)https://amzn.to/3lRCKYXBodies are Cool by Tyler Feder (ages 2-5 years)https://amzn.to/42V7lFGFREE ResourceA New Book is Coming! Get on the list to be the first to know when!https://thenourishedchild.com/size-wiseGOT QUESTIONS?Want your burning question answered in our podcast? Get the answers straight from Jill Castle. Drop your questions through this linkhttps://www.speakpipe.com/TheNourishedChildpodcast // Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle/Note: This description may contain affiliate links to products I recommend as a pediatric dietitian and nutritionist. If you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!Also, this channel provides general advice. It does not offer individualized nutrition interventions, instructions or counseling. Please consult with your primary healthcare provider with health concerns or for medical advice.
