7 Ways to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Girls—and Boys!

This story was contributed by Tamsin Jordan, MS, RD. Follow her @nutritionbytamsin. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. A large part of that is encouraging them to love themselves just the way they are. Unfortunately, the societal pressure on children to…

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Watermelon Fireworks for the 4th

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We all want mealtimes to be peaceful, happy and su

We all want mealtimes to be peaceful, happy and successful (aka no picky eating!). 🥘 NYC-pediatrician @dralannalevine and our #partner @stokkebaby , is full of advice on feeding your baby, from introducing solid foods to preventing food allergies.👶 Check it out via the Link in bio.👆
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Nothing says Friday like this delicious coconut ma

Nothing says Friday like this delicious coconut margarita. Who’s with me ladies? Thanks to @freutcake she has the perfect recipe for this weekend. Click the link in my Bio for the complete recipe. Cheers ladies!
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✨New Story: 7 Ways to Encourage Positive Body Im

✨New Story: 7 Ways to Encourage Positive Body Image in Kids!✨ @nutritionbytamsin, a registered dietician and mom, shares her best tips on this important topic, from how you talk about food to how you compliment them. ❤️ Link in bio.👆
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Some days are just tough! No matter how much barga

Some days are just tough! No matter how much bargaining, begging or how much I take away, some days are just tough!
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As moms, we all want our children to grow up to ac

As moms, we all want our children to grow up to accomplish their dreams ❤️ Today on the site, we’re sharing our interview with Danielle Geathers, the first Black female Student Body President at MIT. She shares how her mother (a single mom) encouraged her to pursue her interests in academics as well as ⚽️, what she did to make her believe in herself and what she said to build her daughter’s resilience. Link in bio.👆
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❤️🤍💙Happy 4th of July❤️🤍💙 . .

❤️🤍💙Happy 4th of July❤️🤍💙
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