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Apr 2025
54m 51s

Body Positivity for Kids: What to Say If...

Mary Jelkovsky
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Let’s talk about how to help kids build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then I’m sure you want to create a body positive environment for them. Psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW is here to teach you HOW. 
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