#43: Body-Positive Parenting Q & A

with Leslie and Zoë

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In this episode we discuss…

  • the plan for season 3 of the podcast (!)

  • whether restaurant meals “count” as family meals

  • the benefits of family meals

  • handling restaurant meals as a parent of younger children

  • ellyn satter’s division of responsibility in feeding

  • how to talk to your kids about any eating disorder history in your family and genetic risk factors for eating disorders

  • why going into energy imbalance puts kids at risk for developing an ED

  • intuitive eating with health concerns

  • being an informed consumer and finding a provider (dietitian, doctor, etc.) who keeps the focus on overall health rather than weight

  • why weight neutral and anti-diet aren’t the same as “anti-health”

  • the risks of binging and weight cycling that go hand-in-hand with dieting and restriction

  • leslie and zoe’s experiences and challenges working to put the division of responsibility into place with their kids

  • avoiding catering and introducing new foods

  • what it means to parent around feeding

Zoë and Leslie are solo on the podcast this week, responding to four questions asked by parents at a recent presentation. We cover family meals at restaurants, how to handle a family history of eating disorders, intuitive eating for kids with health concerns, and what to do when your kid will only eat bread and butter for dinner.

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Resources mentioned:

Jordan Best