Obesity

Nurturing Healthy Habits: Supporting Your Child’s Journey to Well-Being

De: Marcus Raithe

Narrado por: Catherine S. Klick

Helping your child grow up healthy, confident, and strong shouldn’t be confusing or guilt-ridden. Yet in today’s world of oversized portions, sedentary lifestyles, and endless screen time, many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to nurturing their child’s well-being—especially around weight, body image, and health habits. That’s where Obesity: Nurturing Healthy Habits steps in.

Written with compassion and backed by evidence-based guidance, this empowering book offers parents, carers, and educators a friendly roadmap to supporting children in developing habits that foster lifelong wellness—without shame, pressure, or negativity. Forget strict diets or rigid exercise routines. This is about small, realistic changes that make a big difference.

In clear, accessible language, Marcus Raithe helps you understand:

• What healthy growth actually looks like across different ages
• Why BMI isn't the whole story—and what matters more
• How to create positive, joyful food experiences without fear or fuss
• Why hydration, sleep, and movement matter just as much as meals
• How screen time affects physical and emotional well-being—and what to do about it
• How to encourage active play in a fun, sustainable way
• Why kids look to adults as role models—and how to lead by example
• How to cultivate body confidence and kindness from an early age

Inside, you’ll find tips, encouragement, and down-to-earth strategies for creating a home environment that supports health, happiness, and self-esteem. You’ll also learn how to spot the unhelpful patterns that often sneak in—like emotional eating, food bribery, or sleep disruptions—and how to replace them with tools that build long-term resilience.

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A Compassionate and Practical Guide for Parents

This book was a breath of fresh air compared to so many judgmental resources out there. Marcus Raithe approaches childhood health with empathy and practicality, focusing on habits rather than diets. I learned why BMI doesn’t tell the whole story and how simple routines like better sleep and more active play can make a huge difference. It gave me confidence as a parent to support my child’s health without pressure or guilt.

Empowers Parents to Build Lifelong Healthy Habits

This is the compassionate, non-shaming resource parents need. The author understands the modern challenges of screens and sedentary lifestyles and offers practical solutions to encourage active play and better sleep routines. The focus on leading by example and cultivating body confidence from a young age is its greatest strength. It leaves you feeling equipped and motivated to foster a positive relationship with health for your entire family. Highly recommended.

Focuses on Health, Not Just Numbers on a Scale

What sets this guide apart is its holistic approach. Raithe wisely emphasizes that health is about more than BMI, highlighting the crucial roles of sleep, hydration, and positive body image. The strategies are realistic and focus on small, sustainable changes rather than overwhelming overhauls. The chapter on replacing unhelpful patterns like emotional eating is particularly insightful. It’s a supportive, evidence-based toolkit that every caregiver can benefit from.

A Compassionate Guide for Parents

This book truly helped me rethink how I approach my child’s eating habits. Instead of focusing on diets, it emphasizes balance, kindness, and fun. Marcus Raithe’s advice is practical and realistic for busy families trying to encourage healthier lifestyles without guilt.

A Compassionate and Practical Guide for Parents

This book is a breath of fresh air in a topic often filled with guilt and confusion. Marcus Raithe focuses on nurturing overall well-being, not just weight, which is so refreshing. The advice on creating positive food experiences and modeling healthy habits is practical and empowering. It’s not about restriction but about building a joyful, healthy home environment. An essential, supportive read for any parent concerned about their child's holistic health.

From Stress to Confidence

I used to feel guilty about my kids’ eating habits. This book gave me relief and guidance. It replaced judgment with understanding. The author’s focus on sustainable habits instead of strict diets makes healthy living achievable for any family.

Balanced, Supportive, and Insightful

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on long-term habits and self-esteem, not quick fixes. The chapters on body confidence, leading by example, and fostering kindness were eye-opening. Marcus Raithe’s advice is actionable, backed by research, and presented in a way that feels nurturing rather than judgmental—a valuable resource for every parent or educator.

Evidence-Based and Easy to Apply

What makes this book stand out is how it blends scientific research with real-life strategies parents can actually use. The explanation of why BMI isn’t the full picture was eye-opening, and the advice on fostering positive food experiences was very helpful in shifting how I approach mealtimes with my child. I also liked the focus on role modeling—something that reminded me that kids learn more from what we do than what we say. It’s both educational and reassuring, making it a valuable tool for any parent or caregiver.

A Practical and Compassionate Guide for Parents

This book was exactly what I needed as a parent trying to raise healthy, confident kids in today’s world of fast food and endless screen time. What I appreciate most is that Marcus Raithe avoids judgment or guilt. Instead, he focuses on small, achievable changes—like creating positive mealtime experiences and encouraging movement through play rather than strict exercise. The section on why BMI isn’t the full picture was particularly eye-opening, and it reassured me about my child’s growth. The tone is warm and supportive, making it feel like advice from a trusted mentor rather than a lecture. Highly recommended for any parent who wants to support their child’s well-being without pressure.

Encouraging, Insightful, and Easy to Apply

This book does a wonderful job of cutting through the confusion around childhood health and obesity. I especially valued the chapters on emotional eating and food bribery, which helped me recognize patterns I hadn’t realized were affecting my own family. The author’s message is clear: children thrive when they feel supported, not shamed. The advice is practical—like making water the go-to drink, prioritizing sleep, and limiting screens without battles—and it comes with encouragement to focus on progress rather than perfection. More than just a guide to healthy habits, it’s also about raising resilient, confident kids who feel good about themselves. A must-read for modern families.