Messy Bites

"Mom, Am I Fat?" How to Talk to Kids About Body Image | Dr. Whitney Caseres EP 17


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Kids are worrying about their bodies younger than ever — and in a world of social media filters and Ozempic headlines, it’s no wonder. So how can parents help children grow up confident in their own skin?

In this episode, pediatrician and Modern Mommy Doc founder Dr. Whitney Caseres joins host Marina Chaparro, RD, to share a compassionate, practical roadmap for raising body-confident kids. Learn why even elementary schoolers are talking about being “thin,” the hidden ways parents can reinforce diet culture, and what to actually say when your child asks, “Am I fat?”

Hi, I’m Marina Chaparro, Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert. Let’s raise confident, joyful eaters together!

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Tags: #KidsNutrition #Parenting #HealthyEating

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Messy BitesBy Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDCES