In this episode, I delve into the sensitive and prevalent issue of stereotyping children based on their size, eating habits, and activity levels. Drawing on over three decades of experience as a professional pediatric dietitian, I discuss unfortunate instances of adults labeling children with terms like lazy, picky, and fat and even employing medical terms like obese and overweight and how these labels may cause harm..Labels can have lasting effects on a child's self-perception, influencing how theyre treated and shaping expectations about them. From the stigma associated with body size to the harmful effects of labeling eating behaviors, I shed light on the profound influence these stereotypes can have on children's physical and emotional health. Join me as we unravel the complexities of labeling or stereotyping kids and how to foster a healthier and more supportive environment for our children.What Youll Learn About Stereotyping Children About Their Size, Eating and Activity Levels: + The pervasive influence of size labels on children and their impact+ The negative consequences of size bias+ Understanding children's relationship with food+ Labels for smaller bodies and their effects+ The common labels for eating behaviors, and the far-reaching impact on kids+ Reframing the way we describe children instead of using labels + The sticky nature of labels// FeatureSign up for my FREE Newsletter, The Munchhttps://thenourishedchild.com/munchThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/Labeling a Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/labeling-a-childHow to Build Self-Esteem in Your Child (Using Nutrition)https://thenourishedchild.com/healthy-self-esteem-kids-builders-breakersNegative Comments about Food and Weight Affects Body Image and Self-Esteemhttps://thenourishedchild.com/negative-comments-about-food-weightJills private practicehttps://jillcastle.com/pediatric-nutrition-practice// GOT 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/i.am.pedird/ Pinterest: 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.
