Great post with guidance about how to navigate the choppy waters of "diet and exercise" with your teen.
"It’s important to remember that each kid is different; what works for one child may not work for another. And Forman encourages parents to ask for help. “You don’t have to wait until you are in crisis,” she says. “Talk to a friend whose judgment you trust, someone maybe who has teens. Get advice from your doctor or from a nutritionist. Talk to a psychologist or social worker—they may have ideas you just didn’t think of. It’s hard being a parent—we need all the help we can get.”
In summary:
- Model healthy behaviors and body image-Don't Diet!!
- Provide an environment that makes it easy for your children to make healthy choices.
- Focus less on weight. Instead, focus on behaviors and overall health.
- Promote a supportive environment with lots of talking and even more listening.
http://childrenshospitalblog.org/walking-the-balance-beam%E2%80%94giving-the-best-messages-to-your-teen-about-diet-and-exercise/
