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What to do when someone calls your kid FAT

In my 10 years of parenting, I’ve been so grateful for scripts when handling tough situations. Experts have helped me through tantrums, teeth brushing refusal, bedtime anguish, and motor skill navigation. As I’ve heard from a few folks in the past couple of …

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Body Positive Parenting

Recently, an anonymous parent reached out to a giant parent listserv that I am a part of asking for resources on being a body positive parent. I got very excited and jotted down a mini novel to post to the …

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Cooking with a kid

Getting your kids involved in meal preparation is a win-win-win. Kiddo learns responsibility, even picky ones are WAY more likely to eat what they’ve had a hand in creating, you spend some quality time with them while teaching life skills, …

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FITNESS, getting there, being there, and oh, so far from there

Has it been a while since you’ve gotten some intentional exercise? Have you ever thought that you couldn’t possibly go to Spinning class because it’s too advanced, or yoga class because you’re not flexible enough? When you think of running, …

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Do you reward yourself with food?

In a recent Sugar Purge, the subject of treats came up. As in, I want a treat for making it through the day! I deserve a treat for making it through the day!  Hmm, now that I’m bringing awareness to …

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