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Tools for adults to learn What to Say to help young people feel good in their bodies and with food. Expert-backed tips, simple language swaps, and no pressure to get it perfect.
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Free tools to learn What to Say to help young people feel good in their bodies and with food.
What to Say Instead
Easy, practical language swaps and phrases that help kids feel good about food and their bodies.
3 Simple Shifts
Three simple language shifts that help kids grow up confident and at ease with food, and the why behind each one.
7 Guiding Principles
Seven foundational principles for what to say about food, bodies, and exercise. Keep it handy for whenever you need it.
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Browse What to Say resources by topic, from body image to food, sports, and more.
Body Image
The words we use about bodies, including our own, shape how kids see themselves. Here's what to say when bodies come up.
When Kids Talk About Bodies
What to Say When Your Child Is Called "Fat"
5 Phrases to Say to Kids That Build Body Confidence
Food & Eating
From picky eaters to diet talk at the table, how to talk about food in ways that build lifelong health and confidence.
What is Diet Talk and Why is it Harmful?
The Truth About Diets
3 Tips When Your Kids Only Want Sugary and Salty Snacks
Sports & Movement
Athletes are 3x more likely to develop an eating disorder. The words you use around sport and bodies matter more than you think.
What to Say Guide for Coaches
Supporting Young Athletes' Food and Body Image
Language Swaps for Young Athletes
School & Social Life
Kids hear a lot out there. From classmates to social media, here's how to help them process it.
A Parent's Guide to Social Media for Kids
Helping Kids Navigate Food Choices at School
When Your Child Feels Smaller Than Classmates
Responding to Comments
Scripts and strategies for the moments you didn't see coming, from diet talk at the dinner table to a weight comment at the doctor's office.
What to Do If a Doctor Comments on Your Kid's Weight
How to Stop Weight and Diet Talk Around Your Kids
Responding to Harmful Comments
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Recent tips and expert advice to help kids feel good in their bodies and with food.
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Guides
Download these free PDF guides to feel confident in What to Say and how to act in everyday moments.
3 Simple Shifts
Learn three practical language shifts to help kids feel good in their bodies and with food. Watch the free mini-course and download the guide.
7 Guiding Principles
Seven simple principles for what to say about food, bodies, and exercise around kids. Download it, print it, and keep it handy.
How to Share What to Say
Simple tips and ready-to-use conversation starters to bring grandma, the coach, and the doctor on board.
When Kids Talk About Bodies
Exactly what to say when your child is called fat, calls someone else fat, or says they feel fat themselves.
A Parent's Guide to Social Media
How to navigate social media with your kids and what to say to protect their body image online.
The Truth About Diets
Diet culture is everywhere and it's affecting your kids. Here's the research-backed truth about diets and what actually helps.
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