Weight Gain Isn't the Problem

When your child's weight goes up at their yearly physical, your pediatrician might comment that you should make some changes. Or maybe you see a post on social media telling you what changes to make if your child has gained weight. It can be really confusing. And it might leave you questioning what changes to make, or feeling like you should be cutting back on portions, or getting rid of "junk".In this episode, we talk about:Why weight is one piece of data, not a diagnosis or a directiveThe questions worth asking before changing anything, including what might actually be driving weight changes that have nothing to do with foodWhy significant weight gain around ages 9 to 11 is often the body doing exactly what it's supposed to doHow restriction, even subtle, can create the very eating patterns we're most worried aboutWhat to do when a provider tells you to make changes, and how to advocate for your childIf you've ever left a pediatrician's appointment feeling like something was wrong with your child's body, and nobody thought to ask how things were actually going, this episode is for you.Want to connect? Send us a text!CONNECT with Nicole:FREE Training: Raise a Balanced Eater AND Protect Their Relationship With Food- Instagram: @nicolecruzRDSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If you loved this episode, it would mean so much for you to follow, subscribe, share, or leave a review.Your support helps us reach more conscious and loving parents who need these insight!Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!