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Parents and Children
Weight, Confidence, and Movement

Parenting a child who is struggling with their weight, their confidence, or their relationship with exercise is one of the most emotionally difficult positions a parent can be in. These articles draw on child psychology research and paediatric guidance to give you something actually useful.

4 articles in this category

For Parents

My Child Is Being Bullied About Their Weight: What Can I Actually Do?

What the research says, how to talk to them without causing additional harm, and a daily habit that builds confidence and health simultaneously.

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For Parents

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Weight Without Damaging Their Confidence

Most parents know this conversation needs to happen. Almost none feel ready. Here is what child psychologists actually recommend, word for word.

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For Parents

My Child Won't Exercise: What Actually Works

Most children who resist exercise are not being difficult. They are protecting themselves from something. Understanding why changes everything about how you approach it.

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For Parents

Best Exercise for an Overweight Child (That They'll Actually Keep Doing)

The best exercise is not the one that burns most calories. It is the one that does not damage their relationship with movement, and that they will still be doing in six months.

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