Dr David Coleman: Worried about your child’s weight? Focus on their overall health, happiness and not the scales
Create a safe space for your son or daughter to open up about their feelings towards their body by taking the emphasis off what it says on the scale
Weight can be a sensitive topic for many kids, so how you approach it is pivotal. Photo: Getty
Parents really worry if their children are overweight and yet often feel powerless to address this issue. You may be terrified about saying the wrong thing and provoking your child into an eating disorder, or giving them some kind of hang-up about their body shape or weight.
The whole issue of weight can feel like a minefield. I frequently get asked about how best to talk to children about their weight or their eating habits.
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