Kids Thrive at Every Size

For every parent who’s worried about their child’s weight or size, Kids Thrive at Every Size offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child—not just the growth chart.

All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and wellbeing, no matter their size. Yet, given the rise in childhood obesity, there’s enormous pressure on parents to raise fit, thin kids – even if their kids aren’t designed to be that way. So, what does a healthy, fit child look like, and how can parents actually raise one, especially in a world of abundant food, busy lives, toxic diet culture, and societal pressures? Pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle offers parents a roadmap for navigating the ins and outs of raising children who are larger, smaller, or in-between. Drawn from science and experts in medicine, psychology, exercise, sleep, media, and nutrition, this book helps families establish healthy habits with a heightened awareness of the social issues, health concerns, and psychological impact of growing up in today’s culture, especially when larger or smaller. Kids Thrive at Every Size is a holistic, whole child approach to health—focusing on physical and emotional wellness—and empowers parents to create a positive culture of health and self-esteem in their kids, no matter their size.

• “Jill Castle offers sage guidance to parents concerned about their child’s nutrition by promoting a whole-child approach that fosters healthy habits and positive body image regardless of size.”
  
  —Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, founder of the Dr. Yum Project and coauthor of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater
  
  “A holistic, practical approach and easy-to-follow advice. Jill Castle offers expertise without judgment.”
  —Charlotte H. Markey, PhD, professor of psychology at Rutgers University and author of The Body Image Book series

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  “At a time when our youth's mental, emotional, and physical health is in a state of crisis, Kids Thrive at Every Size is the most important book any parent, educator, or medical provider can read. Jill Castle has written the prescription we all need to raise children who flourish at any size.
  - Alexia Vernon, author, Step into Your Moxie, and speaking and thought leadership coach
  
  "In Kids Thrive at Every Size, Jill Castle provides parents and caregivers with a balanced approach to health and wellness for children, from a professional who is at the forefront of the pediatric nutrition field. She reminds us that health comes to kids of all sizes and involves so much more than food."
  
  ~ Heidi Schauster, MS, LDN, CEDS-S, SEP, author of Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves
  
  
  "Parents everywhere struggle to meet the impossible standards of raising healthy children in a culture that overvalues appearance. Jill Castle has compiled the most important information and strategies parents need to confidently raise a healthy child at any size. Kids Thrive at Every Size solves a problem that until now felt unsolvable. A true gem!"
  
  -Maryann Jacobsen author of My Body's Superpower
  
   
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