25: Body Positive Children. With Dana Suchow

Are you aware of how you talk about your body in front of your children sets them up to be body-positive or not?  Listen in to find out how you can make sure they love themselves no matter how they look.

I believe that as parents and educators we want the best for the next generation. Today’s conversation with Dana is critical in helping them be body positive and beneficial for all of us. 

What we talked about: Raising children who love themselves Her journey from a fashion blogger to a body-positive advocate The importance of learning about our diet culture Understanding the system of oppression that causes us to not like ourselves The way you speak about your body might hurt you and those listening. Social media and how it influences how we see ourselves and what you can do about it. Tools for parents and teens to navigate The language we use to describe food How to diversify and lean-up your social media feed  Things to Remember

“When we set up restrictions we are setting our children up for failure.” - Dana Suchow

“We are not supposed to hate ourselves!” - Dana Suchow

“If we don’t want to pass on our toxic stuff we must heal ourselves first.” - Dana Suchow

“When we place moral value on food we are actually placing it on the person eating it.”  - Dana Suchow

Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor.