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240: How to prepare your kids for the real world

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Mar 17, 2025
Discover strategies to prepare kids for the complexities of the real world while honoring their authentic selves. Learn how to navigate the challenges of food habits and screen time without creating negative relationships. Explore how societal pressures shape children's emotional development and promote genuine expression. Delve into the flawed perceptions of body size and the importance of critical thinking. This insightful discussion emphasizes connection over control, helping children thrive amidst external pressures.
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ADVICE

BMI Misconceptions

  • Understand that BMI measures population trends, not individual health.
  • Don't solely rely on BMI to determine if a child is healthy.
INSIGHT

Weight and Longevity

  • People in the "overweight" BMI category often live the longest.
  • Weight cycling is linked to worse health outcomes than maintaining a stable weight.
ADVICE

Mealtime Strategies

  • Adopt the Division of Responsibility: Parents control what, when, and where food is offered; kids control how much or if they eat.
  • Acknowledge the influence of "bliss points" engineered by food companies to make foods hyper-palatable.
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