13 | Do's and Don'ts of Weight Conversations with Kids

Has the parent of your patient ever said, "What can I do to get him (patient) to lose weight?" Finding the right words to address weight concerns can be extremely challenging, but it's essential for you, as the clinician, to foster a healthy relationship with food and body image. Join Colleen and pediatric Registered Dietitian, Leah Hackney, in this thought-provoking episode as we unpack the sensitive topic of weight and nutrition concerns with children.You'll learn how we can address parents' weight concerns about their child without causing any harm or damaging the child's self-esteem. You'll be armed with numerous questions you can ask that will shift the focus off the child's weight and onto the behavior and family eating environment. Learn how to create an environment of acceptance, hope and support for your patients!Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Leah IG: ➡︎ @kids.nutritionistExam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎@examroomnutritionWatch videos on YouTube =================https://youtube.com/@examroomnutritionAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.