Ep 25 A coach told my 12 year old to lose weight.

https://heysammi.com/ what should a parent do when a coach tells their child to lose weight? a mom in phoenix wrote to me because her daughter's coach said she'd perform better if she lost weight. her daughter is twelve, and she doesn't know where to start. in this episode i sort it into three jobs, in order: your daughter first, your house second, and that coach third. because the first thing that needs saying is simple. the coach was wrong. not clumsy, not old school. wrong. i cover what to say to your daughter once and plainly, why a big emotional response teaches her the topic is radioactive, and how to make sure the comment costs the coach standing instead of costing her. then the home front: why diet talk and good-food-bad-food language matter more than any speech, what quiet warning signs to watch for, and why calling your pediatrician at maybe beats waiting for definitely. finally, the coach. why this is not a feedback conversation, why it goes to the club in writing, and why a club that shrugs at this is a club you leave. plus the one sentence your daughter actually needs to hear when it's handled: i took care of it, and you're safe out there. got a question for the show? email me. [email protected] https://heysammi.com/ One note since this episode touches disordered eating: it's a sensitive area, and if it ever comes up beyond the show / for your family or someone close I'm glad to help find the right resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices