Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective When a child enters a soft or rounded phase during their growth, they can often feel unsettled. Their…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective When a child begins to grow taller quickly, the sudden change can make them feel both proud and…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective When a child begins to notice stretch marks or new curves forming, it can trigger quiet worry or…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective When a child notices that their body is changing faster than their friends’, worry can often quietly settle…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children often experience sudden weight gain during growth spurts, which can be a source of confusion or concern.…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children are highly perceptive to comments, expressions, and even subtle cues about body shape, size, and appearance. When…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children of different body shapes and sizes often feel vulnerable to exclusion or subtle bias, especially in social…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children are highly attuned to family rituals and repeated behaviours, and these often shape what they internalise as…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children often absorb subtle messages about body image during mealtimes, especially when conversations or behaviours imply approval or…
Navigating Weight, Size and Body Image Gently
Parenting Perspective Children are highly sensitive to parental language around food. When parents label items as ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ children…