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Back to Episodes26. Weighty Conversations w/ Parents: The "Yes AND" approach with Dr. Peggy Greco
Description
Any conversations that involve *weight* can be really challenging and require a really thoughtful approach. This week, we chat with Dr. Peggy Greco, pediatric psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, about how to talk with parents when
- you're concerned about their child's health and weight OR
- the parent is *overly* concerned about their child's weight.
We discuss how to- use the "Yes AND" approach to :
- address parental fears and feelings about their child's weight
- AND shift the conversation from weight to health
We also talk about the importance of
- reflecting on your own experiences with weight, food, eating, etc.
- connecting with a larger team to care for kids with eating disorders, obesity
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