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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