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January 15, 2016

Second Shot

When Jordan Denesik moved from the ski town of Telluride, Colo., to the desert landscape of Phoenix, she noticed everyone was decked out in skimpy shorts […]
January 8, 2016

Healthy Snack Attack

Does it seem like it’s always snack time? Extracurricular eating abounds. Nearly every afterschool activity from drama to scouts to soccer to German club involves some […]
December 18, 2015

Pursuit of Perfection

“My thighs are too fat. My abs aren’t ripped enough. My body is too hairy. I have too many zits.” Comments like these are typical of […]
December 5, 2015

Covers Girls

How images affect young girls and how we can help. “I’m fat.” “I need to lose all this weight.”   “I’m not eating.” As I hear […]
November 27, 2015

Keeping with Tradition

This holiday season, as you prepare for festive get-togethers and celebrations, it’s time to rekindle those family traditions that have been passed down from generation to […]
November 6, 2015

Eating their words

  While there are many forms of bullying, the type that directly attacks a child’s weight is proven to have harmful, even life-threatening, effects that can […]
July 29, 2015

The Dangers of Dieting

The Dangers of Dieting Being ridiculed by family members or looking different from peers can contribute to kids’ unhappiness with their bodies. “Body image dissatisfaction is […]