For me, this is a loaded question. I have so many questions to ask right back: Why do you think she won't like her body? Why does she already dislike her body? What messages have you been giving her about her body? Why do you think being chubby is connected with your daughter liking her body? Let's talk about how to promote body positivity in young girls. I think that parents are aware of society's body ideals. Many parents also have memories of their own childhood experienc

Experiencing Food Guilt Feelings of guilt around food, eating habits, and body size are very common. Many of my patients experience this guilt. I hear my patients tell me that they were bad and ate something, or that they need to have more self control. Society promotes guilt around eating. Even healthcare providers mistakenly encourage this guilt. Promoting guilt around eating is especially the case when the person in question happens to be fat. There is less guilt promoted

Parents' Focus on a Child's Weight Due to the Parent's Distaste with Fatness Can Create Body Image Issues in Children.

Learn how to address society's obsession with the thin beauty ideal with your children.