Kids Thrive at Every Size

How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness

By: Jill Castle MS RDN

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

For every parent who’s worried about their child’s weight or size, this insightful book offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child—not just the growth chart.

All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and wellbeing, no matter their size. Yet, given the rise in childhood obesity, there’s enormous pressure on parents to raise fit, thin kids—even if their kids aren’t designed to be that way. So, what does a healthy, fit child look like, and how can parents actually raise one, especially in a world of abundant food, busy lives, toxic diet culture, and societal pressures? Pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle offers parents a roadmap for navigating the ins and outs of raising children who are larger, smaller, or in-between. Drawn from science and experts in medicine, psychology, exercise, sleep, media, and nutrition, this book helps families establish healthy habits with a heightened awareness of the social issues, health concerns, and psychological impact of growing up in today’s culture, especially when larger or smaller. Kids Thrive at Every Size is a holistic, whole child approach to health—focusing on physical and emotional wellness—and empowers parents to create a positive culture of health and self-esteem in their kids, no matter their size.

©2024 Jill Castle (P)2024 Workman Publishing Company

Critic reviews

“Jill Castle offers sage guidance to parents concerned about their child’s nutrition by promoting a whole-child approach that fosters healthy habits and positive body image regardless of size.”—Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, founder of the Dr. Yum Project and coauthor of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater

“A holistic, practical approach and easy-to-follow advice. Jill Castle offers expertise without judgment.”—Charlotte H. Markey, PhD, professor of psychology at Rutgers University and author of The Body Image Book series

“At a time when our youth's mental, emotional, and physical health is in a state of crisis, Kids Thrive at Every Size is the most important book any parent, educator, or medical provider can read. Jill Castle has written the prescription we all need to raise children who flourish at any size."—Alexia Vernon, author, Step into Your Moxie, and speaking and thought leadership coach