Snarky comments. Curled up lips. Whispers. “That look.” People ask me where we learn the “fat is bad” so early. Studies tell us that 3-6 year old girls are worried about being fat. Studies also tell us that children who are considered overweight are more likely to have fewer friends, be teased, drop out of [...]
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Given that positive body image and media don’t often click these days, I don’t want to seem ungrateful for this fabulous shot of a normal looking woman in Glamour Magazine… Dr. Robyn Silverman Look. I’m happy to see some more versatility in the media these days when it comes to shape and size. When I [...]
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ADHD and Weight in Children…and other facts about ADHD in kids Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman Given the “war on obesity” and the increasing number of children being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the results of a recent study is a real double whammy. According the July issue of Pediatrics, children with ADHD have [...]
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