Book cover of Body Happy Kids: How to help children and teens love the skin they're in

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We are not born hating our bodies. Make sure your kids never do.

No parent wants their child to grow up with anything less than wholehearted confidence in themselves. Sadly research shows that children as young as five are saying they need to 'go on a diet' and over half…

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1 author picked Body Happy Kids as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because the author, Molly Forbes, is so relatable. She’s a mom trying to figure out all of this confusing stuff about body image, health, and well-being for her own sake and her kids.

I found this book to be very accessible and easy to read yet packed with valuable information and even hands-on activities. Perhaps I liked this book best because it feels authentic and hopeful. 

From Charlotte's list on raising body positive kids.

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