The Body Image Survival Guide for Parents

What do I tell my daughter when she asks me if she's fat?Why does my nine-year-old son want six-pack abs?How can I tell if my child has an eating disorder?What can I do to make sure my child is getting the healthiest messages at home?Marci Warhaft-Nadler tackles the tough questions that you and your kids face as they negotiate aspects of body image and self-esteem in a world filled with adverse messages. With over two decades of experience on both sides of the fitness industry and herself a survivor of an eating disorder, she speaks from the heart with straight-forward and savvy advice. Understanding the challenges is the first step; learning the tools needed to empower kids to tune out the negative messages and tune in to their own incredible potential is the next. Hands-on tips and activities, real questions and answers, helpfulInternet resources, and warning signs of dangerous behavior make this book the ultimate body image guide for parents of kids of all ages.