What to say when your daughter says she looks fat?

It may be tempting to respond with “No, you look great.” Or, “You’re not fat.” I think it is best to respond instead with no words referencing specific size or how good she looks. Instead to say, “What do you think?” or, “I think you are beautiful inside and out.”

What to say to someone who says they look fat?

Reassure. Tell your friend that they are beautiful, imperfectly perfect, and don’t need to change themselves. The only thing that they do need to change is how they see themselves. Point out how grateful they should be to their body that’s KEEPING THEM ALIVE, point out their talents, how amazing they are… etc.

How can I help my daughter with body image?

What do you say to someone who is upset about their weight?

Why is my daughter so overweight?

Lifestyle issues — too little activity and too many calories from food and drinks — are the main contributors to childhood obesity. But genetic and hormonal factors might play a role as well.

What to say when a girl says she’s fat?

1. No you’re not fat and you know this to be true. 2. I think that you look just fine, cute, and beautiful the way you are.

How do you compliment a girl’s weight?

What age do girls start worrying about body image?

Research has shown that for young children, attitudes about body shape and size may start as early as three or four years old. This trend continues into adolescence, with one Mental Health Foundation survey finding that among young people aged 13–19, 35% said their body image causes them to ‘often’ or ‘always’ worry.

What do I do if my daughter is overweight?

Is it OK to tell your child to lose weight?

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And even less overtly cruel tactics, like advising your child to lose weight or encouraging your child to go on a diet, can often backfire, causing lasting physical and psychological harm.

How can I help my daughter feel beautiful?

Should Parents ever comment on their daughter’s weight?

Dr Rodgers says, “Parents should avoid commenting on their children’s weight or appearance: that includes criticism, teasing, or even ‘positive’ statements. They should avoid encouraging their children to diet, or suggesting they need to lose weight.

How can I help my insecure daughter?

What to say when your child asks if they are fat?

“If this is the first time this question has come up, tell them they look fantastic, and make sure to stay away from using words like ‘big’ or ‘small’, ‘thin’ or ‘heavy’,” states Newton. If this is not the first time this question has been asked, then this is a real concern that needs your time and attention.

How do I get my daughter to take care of her appearance?

How do I encourage my daughter to lose weight?

How do you make someone feel better about their weight?

How do I talk to my grown daughter about her weight?

How do you respond to someone who feels fat?

How you might be helpful: Remind her that are many ways to feel better in our bodies without changing our body mass — for example, gentle or vigorous exercise, taking a nap, or eating a meal that makes us feel good. Stretching or drinking some cold water often helps me.

What to tell a girl who is insecure about her weight?

How do I teach my daughter body positivity?

How do you talk to little girls about body image?

What can I say to a girl to boost her confidence?

You might say, “You know that was really admirable how you helped your friend back there,” or “I can’t believe how giving you are. That’s one of the things I love most about you.” Give her compliments that uniquely describe her. “You’re funny” is a generic compliment that is easy to shrug off.

Should I tell my daughter she is overweight?

He said: ‘Studies show that one of the worst things we can do is to tell a child they are overweight – kids who are told this are much likely to have weight issues ten or fifteen years later because they start to believe it and live it out.

What is the most hurtful thing a parent can say to a child?

“You never do anything right.” “I do everything for you, what else do you want from me.” “It’s your fault your dad/mom left me!” “When I die, don’t come to visit me in my grave.”

Help. She says she’s fat. What do I say?