In this episode, Anna Mackay, Anna Lutz, and Elizabeth Davenport discuss answers to listeners’ questions related to feeding middle schoolers. Middle schoolers are between the ages of 11-14 year old. Children are at all different stages of development during this age range. We discuss:
- Parents’ fear or unease about their child gaining weight
- The benefits of considering eating behaviors rather than body size and weight as indicators of health
- What to say if your child expresses a dislike towards their body
- Parents’ concern about ensuring their child is nourished when they don’t complete their lunch or skip breakfast
- How to address vegetarianism among children in this age range and how that may impact the development of eating disorders and/or intuitive eating
- How to best support your child if they stop and buy candy on their way home from school (Hint: allowing the candy is okay!)
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