{"product_id":"obesity-nurturing-healthy-habits-marcus-raithe-9798285563822","title":"Obesity; Nurturing Healthy Habits: Supporting Your Child's Journey to Well-being","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelping 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 \u003ci\u003eObesity: Nurturing Healthy Habits\u003c\/i\u003e steps in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn clear, accessible language, Marcus Raithe helps you understand: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat healthy growth actually looks like across different ages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy BMI isn't the whole story-and what matters more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to create positive, joyful food experiences without fear or fuss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy hydration, sleep, and movement matter just as much as meals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow screen time affects physical and emotional well-being-and what to do about it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to encourage active play in a fun, sustainable way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy kids look to adults as role models-and how to lead by example\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to cultivate body confidence and kindness from an early age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is designed to tackle one area of daily life, offering ideas you can implement straight away. From boosting family meals to turning screen battles into green-time adventures, it's about equipping your child (and yourself) with the tools to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a weight-loss manual. It's a handbook for positive change. It's a guide to helping children build a relationship with their bodies and their health that is grounded in joy, respect, and self-love. With warmth and understanding, Marcus Raithe shows that the journey to wellness doesn't have to be a battle. It can be an invitation-a gentle, hopeful step toward something better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a parent looking for guidance, a teacher seeking insights, or a caregiver trying to make sense of it all, this book gives you the confidence to support children in a way that feels natural, empowering, and kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's change the conversation-from weight to well-being.\u003cbr\u003eLet's raise kids who love to move, eat well, rest deeply, and feel proud of who they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marcus Raithe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798285563822\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.26d","brand":"Marcus Raithe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852479148287,"sku":"9798285563822","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/obesity-nurturing-healthy-habits-marcus-raithe-9798285563822","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}