Raising Body Positive Teens: A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise, and Body Image

This down-to-earth guide is a valuable resource for parents to promote a healthy relationship with food and exercise, and prevent the development of eating disorders, with strategies and tools from a therapist, dietician, and adolescent medicine physician.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In a world plagued by diet culture and weight stigma, many parents fret over their children's relationship with their bodies and food. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource that empowers parents to take proactive steps in fostering a positive relationship with food and implementing preventative measures to minimize the risk factors for the development of eating disorders, particularly when early signs of disordered eating, excessive exercise, or body dissatisfaction emerge. It offers clear strategies and practical tools with a focus on promoting joy and health, guiding parents and teens toward a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Authored by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a therapist, dietician, and adolescent medicine physician, with insightful case studies from young individuals from diverse backgrounds, this guide provides friendly and strategic guidance rooted in a wealth of expertise.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839970399