Crystal Karges Nutrition - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in San Diego, CA

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3 Ways How to Raise a Body Positive Child

I have something really important for you to hear today, mama:

You do not have to love your body in order to raise a child who loves and appreciates their body.

I hope you can really internalize this truth because so many moms that I'm talking to are worried that their body image issues will become their child's body image issues.

This episode offers an understanding of the challenges that come with body image, and some insightful tips you can implement to support your child today.

Listen for 3 keys to show you how to raise a body positive child, even if you don’t feel positive about your own body.

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Show Links:

  • Connect with Crystal on Instagram to share your thoughts or questions about today's episode.

  • Join our free virtual support group, Lift the Shame, for moms healing from food and body image issues.

Show Takeaways:

  • Learn practical tips to support your child to accept and be kind toward their bodies.

  • Discover the reasons that may cause you to react negatively to body image and helpful hints to work through them to heal.

  • Listen in to hear the simple but amazing opportunity you have to impact your child and the way they talk about their body.

Notable Quotes:

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“I want you to tune in and listen very closely. And that is that you mama do not have to love your body in order to raise a child who loves and appreciates their body.”

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