Episode 27: Raising Body-Positive Kids with Oona Hanson

In this week's episode of Plateful Parenting, we're joined by parent coach Oona Hanson, a nationally recognized expert in helping families navigate diet culture, body image concerns, and disordered eating. With a background in education and a deep understanding of the emotional landscape families face, Oona offers compassionate, practical guidance for raising body-confident kids in a world steeped in food rules and appearance pressure. Together, we discuss how diet culture shows up in parenting, schools, media, and even healthcare—and how parents can reframe their language and actions to support their child's well-being. Oona shares advice for responding to body image concerns, handling unsolicited comments from relatives, creating a peaceful food environment at home, and helping kids develop resilience against diet culture messaging. Whether your child is in recovery from an eating disorder or you're simply seeking tools to foster a healthier relationship with food and body image, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and expert strategies. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Oona Hanson, Parent Coach – Learn more about Oona's services, blog, and parent support resources National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) The Ellyn Satter Institute – Resources for feeding competence and family mealtimes Beauty Redefined – Tools to challenge appearance-based worth and promote body image resilience Be Real USA – Body confidence education for schools and communities Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or nutritional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals regarding your child's specific needs. The views shared by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Plateful Parenting team.