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Season 9 • Episode 71

Body Positivity and Kids: How to Raise Confident, Healthy Children – Ep. 71

Feb 5, 2026
22:20

Episode Description

Dr. Whitney Casares joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to explore the foundations of body positivity. They talk about how kids can thrive at any size, the importance of body confidence and strategies for addressing body bullying. Dr. Caseres, author of the AAP book, "My One-of-a-Kind Body," shares tips on raising emotionally and physically healthy kids without falling into the traps of perfectionism or pressure. For resources go to healthychildren.org/podcast.

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