Episode Details

Talking to Teenagers About WEIGHT 

Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and "perfect" bodies, many parents feel like they’re walking on eggshells when it comes to the topic of weight. We want our children to be healthy, but we don’t want to trigger low self-esteem or disordered eating.

Is your teen struggling with body image, or are you worried about their health but afraid to say the wrong thing? In a world obsessed with filters and "perfect" bodies, many parents feel like they’re walking on eggshells when it comes to the topic of weight. We want our children to be healthy, but we don’t want to trigger low self-esteem or disordered eating.

In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with Dr. Joseph Skelton, a board-certified pediatrician and author of the groundbreaking book, Your Child Is Not Their Weight. Together, they pull back the curtain on how to foster a home environment built on trust, health, and body neutrality rather than numbers on a scale. [01:18]

In this video, you’ll discover: The "Veiled Weight Talk" Trap: Why substituting the word "health" for "weight" doesn't fool teenagers and what to say instead. [07:09]

Auditing Your Own "Fat Talk": How your comments about your own body in the mirror are inadvertently teaching your kids how to value themselves. [04:58]

Deconstructing Social Media: Practical ways to help your teen see through curated digital images and AI-enhanced influencers. [13:46]

The P&R Coin: Understanding how Pressure and Restriction actually interfere with a child’s natural hunger cues. [20:18]

High-Impact Routines: Why the "Family Meal" remains the #1 tool for mental and physical health (and how to handle grumpy teens during it!). [23:09]

Dr. Skelton shares his 20+ years of clinical experience to help you move away from the "low-fat trauma" of the 80s and 90s and toward a holistic approach where health is a family pursuit. [03:32]

Whether you are dealing with a picky eater or a teen who feels they don’t fit the "cultural mold," this conversation provides the roadmap you need to ensure your child feels loved exactly as they are. [31:31]

Links & Resources Mentioned: Dr. Skelton’s Book: Your Child Is Not Their Weight (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) [30:52]

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