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When Toddlers Ask, "Mommy, Am I Fat?"
Body image doesn’t start in the teen years—it starts in the toddler years. And the words we use today become the beliefs our kids carry tomorrow.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how our language, reactions, and even the way we talk about our own bodies shape how little kids see themselves.
You’ll learn:
• Why kids as young as 3–6 already notice and compare bodies
• How to respond when your child asks, “Am I fat?”
• Simple phrases that build healthy body image (and what to avoid)
These strategies will help you raise a child who feels confident and comfortable in their body.
RESOURCES:
Toddlers Made Easy course
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Body image doesn’t start in the teen years—it starts in the toddler years. And the words we use today become the beliefs our kids carry tomorrow.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how our language, reactions, and even the way we talk about our own bodies shape how little kids see themselves.
You’ll learn:
• Why kids as young as 3–6 already notice and compare bodies
• How to respond when your child asks, “Am I fat?”
• Simple phrases that build healthy body image (and what to avoid)
These strategies will help you raise a child who feels confident and comfortable in their body.
RESOURCES:
Toddlers Made Easy course
Follow me on Insta
Get Dr. Cathryn's emails packed with big-hearted tools, developmentally-strategies, and practical tools straight to your Inbox.
Grab Dr. Cathryn's bestselling book, Toddlers Made Easy
Sponsors:
Acorns Early
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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