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Do Old People Need Less Food?

Boomer Moms and did the AMA renounce BMI?

Jun 20, 2023 • 

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May 2023

"I Told My Nephew My Weight Was a Secret."

And how do I size a car seat without talking about weight? It's Ask Virginia: Kids and Scales Edition.

May 30, 2023 • 

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"I Told My Nephew My Weight Was a Secret."

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April 2023

Does My Kid Need a Fitness Tracker?

When is it diet culture, when is it "encouraging movement."

Apr 18, 2023 • 

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March 2023

Stop Trying To Teach Your Toddler Nutrition

Plus how to navigate fat-as-insult and reclaim juice. It's Ask Virginia: Little Kids Edition.

Mar 14, 2023 • 

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February 2023

The Curious Tale of the Midsize Queen

What she tells us about thin privilege, anti-fatness, and white woman fragility. And introducing: It's Not NOT a Diet.

Feb 14, 2023 • 

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January 2023

If You Give a Kid a Doughnut

It's going to be very delicious and good for both of you.

Jan 24, 2023 • 

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December 2022

On Expecting Kids to be Older and Us to be Younger

How to navigate anti-fat bias in schools, and in your aging body.

Dec 6, 2022 • 

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On Expecting Kids to be Older and Us to be Younger

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November 2022

“I Wish They Had Just Loved Me Instead of Trying to Fix Me.”

Fat shaming is one of the top reasons kids get bullied. Here's what we do about it.

Nov 15, 2022 • 

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“I Wish They Had Just Loved Me Instead of Trying to Fix Me.”

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October 2022

5 Diet Culture Rules To Break

Carbs after dark, drinking your calories, and other myths.

Oct 18, 2022 • 

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September 2022

"Nobody Looked At the Largest Mom In the Room."

Navigating anti-fat bias in eating disorders, and at Mommy Wine Night.

Sep 27, 2022 • 

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Should You Get Rid Of Your Scale?

You know the answer. I'll bring the matches.

Sep 6, 2022 • 

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August 2022

It's the Same Problem.

There is no "emotionally healthy" weight loss for kids. (Plus, fat kayakers!!!)

Aug 9, 2022 • 

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