26. Weighty Conversations w/ Parents: The "Yes AND" approach with Dr. Peggy Greco

Send us Fan MailAny conversations that involve *weight* can be really challenging and require a really thoughtful approach. This week, we chat with Dr. Peggy Greco, pediatric psychologist who specializes in eating disorders,  about how to talk with parents when you're concerned about their child's health and weight OR the parent is *overly* concerned about their child's weight. We discuss how to- use the "Yes AND" approach to :- address parental fears and feelings about their child's weight- AND shift the conversation from weight to healthWe also talk about the importance of- reflecting on your own experiences with weight, food, eating, etc.- connecting with a larger team to care for kids with eating disorders, obesityCheck out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1