weight gain

I put my kids on a diet. I was wrong.

I put my kids on a diet. I was wrong.

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth tied to the number on the scales. How did I pass that baton of shame on to my kids?

Amanda Lee

7 ways you're accidentally teaching diet culture to your kids

7 ways you're accidentally teaching diet culture to your kids

Cara Rosenbloom

"Mommy, why are you fat?"

"Mommy, why are you fat?"

When my six-year-old asked me this question, I'd sort of been expecting it. That doesn't mean I was sure how to answer it.

Sunny Sea Gold

What's so wrong with wanting to lose the baby weight?

What's so wrong with wanting to lose the baby weight?

Just as we shouldn’t shame postpartum moms if they choose not to focus on exercise or losing the baby weight, we shouldn't shame moms who do.

Allison McDonald Ace

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

I was a ten-year-old on Weight Watchers and it took decades to shed the pain

Long before WW released its controversial Kurbo app, I was the only kid at my meetings—where adults berated themselves for gaining a quarter of a pound.

K. Clifford

Are big babies really easier?

Baby development

Are big babies really easier?

Many moms think big babies are harder to deliver, but then they're happier, better sleepers, and more easygoing. Here's what the experts say.

Erin Pepler

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

8 ways to help a child with autism manage their weight

Meds, picky eating and fewer opportunities to join in organized sports can lead to weight issues for kids with autism. Here’s how to help.

Valerie Howes

Your toddler: 18 months old

Toddler by month

Your toddler: 18 months old

From learning to say “no” to starting potty training, here’s what to expect with your 18-month-old.

Today's Parent

10 nutrition myths even your paediatrician believes

10 nutrition myths even your paediatrician believes

There are all kinds of rules about what to feed your kid when they’re sick or how to get them to a healthy weight. These are the ones that just aren’t true.

Today's Parent

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Baby development

Should I be worried that my baby is in a low weight percentile?

Babies come in all shapes and sizes, so some are bound to be smaller, but there are some things to look out for if your baby’s weight is on the low side.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Weight Watchers is now targeting 13-year-olds and that's all kinds of wrong

Weight Watchers is now targeting 13-year-olds and that's all kinds of wrong

Instead of teaching young folks about their worth, we’re teaching them that they're only worthy of the numbers on the scale or in the back of their jeans.

Amanda Scriver

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

The critical window for preventing obesity is earlier than you think

A new study says your best bet for preventing obesity for your child is to ensure they maintain a healthy weight even before age six.

Liz Krieger

How to (delicately) talk to a child who's overweight

How to (delicately) talk to a child who's overweight

Kids who struggle with their weight are being stigmatized at their doctor's, at school and even at home. Here's what you can do to help.

Wendy Haaf

Don’t tell me my baby is fat

Don’t tell me my baby is fat

"Each time someone comments on my daughter’s size, my heart sinks a little more. I give an empty smile, but inside I’m thinking, How dare you?"

Kyla Fox

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Baby development

What you need to know about baby weight gain

Concerned that your baby is not gaining weight at a normal rate? Here's what to expect in the first year and what to do if your baby isn't gaining.

Teresa Pitman

Pregnancy weight gain: How much is normal?

Pregnancy weight gain: How much is normal?

How much weight did you gain during pregnancy? Canadian women are piling on more pounds than ever before, presenting doctors with a dilemma.

Jessica Leeder

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

A heavy discussion: how to talk to your kids about their weight

It's not easy, but when it comes to talking to your kids about maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to talk about what foods or activities they can add in, rather than what they shouldn’t eat or do.

Kathryn Hayward

Is my child growing normally?

Is my child growing normally?

Many parents worry about whether or not their child is growing normally. Here's what to expect each year.

Rhea Seymour

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