#150: Podcast Recap–Raising Body Confident Kids with Dana Suchow

Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interview with Dana Suchow on the topic of  preventing eating disorders and raising body confident kids. They discuss signs/symptoms of disordered eating parents can be on the lookout for. They also share how to navigate compliments on your child’s appearance and how to build your child’s self-love armor to protect them from criticism or bullying. We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner: Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is  flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality.  Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Steph and Dr. Elana’s takeaways from the interview and personal experiences with disordered eating Signs to look for that may signal disordered eating in kids How childhood interactions can lead to issues later in life How to build your child’s self-love armor Navigating compliments other adults give your kids Being mindful of how we talk about our own bodies or how we talk to other adults about image Show Notes: Dana’s resources to support parents in raising body confident kids Connect with Dana on Instagram Read Dana’s article on our website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Sign up for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Take the Free Mini-Course at Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms  Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.