How To Address Weight Concerns For Your Child

Parents, you want what’s best for their children. You want them to grow up to be strong, healthy and happy. But how do you navigate the sensitive topic of body image, weight and healthy habits with your kids, while promoting a healthy relationship with food and their bodies?In today’s episode, we’re joined by Noha Pollack, MD - a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in helping teens and pre-teeens with body image and weight issues. She also helps professionals and parents who encounter children in this age group to use the right words to communicate positive messages about health instead of focusing on weight. In today’s episode, you will learn: Where to start if you feel concern about your child’s weight, eating habits or body imageWhy your language around body, weight & food is so important (and how to use the right words to have productive non-triggering conversations)The 3 fundamental pillars of a healthy lifestyle to focus on to help improve your children’s health What nutrition habits to develop for your family to ensure a positive relationship with food How to get your child to move moreNoha’s opinion on sugar - is it toxic and should we avoid giving it to our children?Connect with Noha PollackWebsite: www.Progressivepediatrics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressive_pediatrics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressive-pediatrics/✦Get first access to my brand new free mini- course: Decode Your Food Noise → sabrinamagnan.com/decode-podcast📲 Come hang out over on instagram →  @sabrina.magnan.health🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.💌 Get on my Food Freedom Weekly Newsletter here: https://site.sabrinamagnan.com/newsletter/ DISCLAIMER: Live Unrestricted and all content shared by Sabrina are for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Everything you hear is meant to support your relationship with food, not replace professional advice. This podcast is not therapy and Sabrina is not a licensed therapist. Any decisions you make based on this content are your responsibility. For any medical or mental health concerns, always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.