Family-centered Approaches to Adopting Healthy Behaviors
About this episode
Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Joey Skelton discuss family-centered approaches to adopting healthy behaviors and the themes of Dr. Skelton's book.
Dr. Sandra Hassink is joined by Dr. Joey Skelton, a professor of pediatrics, and of epidemiology and prevention, at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Together they discuss Dr. Skelton's new book, Your Child is Not their Weight. Resources: • Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World (https://tinyurl.com/3b48sp26) • The Role of the Pediatrician in the Promotion of Healthy, Active Living (https://tinyurl.com/3byuuxdh) • Eating Disorder Webinar Series, 2024 & 2025 (Obesity Education Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals) (https://tinyurl.com/IHCWProfEducation) • Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living, Module Series (https://tinyurl.com/y73veyrh)
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sandra Hassink
Guest: Dr. Joey Skelton
Topics covered
- family-centered approaches
- healthy behaviors
- child health
- pediatrics
- obesity prevention
Keywords
- healthy behaviors
- child health
- pediatrics
- obesity
- family-centered care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Books & works: Your Child is Not their Weight
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