Body Kindness

#125 - Kurbo Weight Watchers App for Kids is Upsetting Parents and Professionals


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In this episode, parents speak out about why they would not use Kurbo Weight Watchers App to help their kids lose weight or or build “healthy lifestyles”. Tune in to hear their heart wrenching stories of their own struggles with body shame and diets. Plus you’ll hear me share what I found deeply concerning about the Kurbo when I used it for just a few days— and perhaps most important, I’ll share inspiring insights for what you can do if you are a parent concerned about your kids health and weight. 

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Please sign the petition: WW, Remove Children's Weight Loss App Before Countless Eating Disorders Occur

Why Critics Think a Weight Watchers App for Kids is Totally Wrong - Sally Kuzemchak, Parents A New Weight Watchers App for Kids Raises Concerns - Virginia Sole-Smith, New York Times Weight Watchers Is Harming Kids For Money - Ragen Chastain, Dances With Fat NEDA Statement On Kurbo By WW App - National Eating Disorders Association Weight Watchers made a 'healthy eating' app for kids. Experts say it could saddle them with serious body image issues - Gabby Landsverk, Insider Weight Watchers Debuts an App That Could Screw Up Your Kid’s Relationship With Food for Life - Amy McCarthy, Eater Our Kids Do Not Need a Weight Watchers App - Christy Harrison, New York Times

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