How do I model healthy body image for my kids?
Psychologist Dr. Julene Stellato, an expert in body image and eating disorders, gives some great practical tips for modeling a healthy body image for your kids. She emphasizes appreciation, education, and neutral listening to comments about weight.
Dr. Julene Stellato
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Dr. Julene Stellato, PhD, is a psychologist in Chicago, IL. She decided she wanted to be a child psychologist when she was 11 years old, and hasn't wavered since. A Harvard graduate, she has been in private practice for 21 years, where she specializes in mental health issues surrounding body image and eating disorders.
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