#125 - Kurbo Weight Watchers App for Kids is Upsetting Parents and Professionals

In this episode, parents speak out about why they would not use
Kurbo Weight Watchers App to help their kids lose weight or or
build “healthy lifestyles”. Tune in to hear their heart wrenching
stories of their own struggles with body shame and diets. Plus
you’ll hear me share what I found deeply concerning about the
Kurbo when I used it for just a few days— and perhaps most
important, I’ll share inspiring insights for what you can do if
you are a parent concerned about your kids health and
weight. 


Links mentioned


Please sign the petition: WW, Remove Children's Weight Loss App
Before Countless Eating Disorders Occur


Why Critics Think a Weight Watchers App for Kids is Totally Wrong
- Sally Kuzemchak, Parents

A New Weight Watchers App for Kids Raises Concerns - Virginia
Sole-Smith, New York Times

Weight Watchers Is Harming Kids For Money - Ragen Chastain,
Dances With Fat

NEDA Statement On Kurbo By WW App - National Eating Disorders
Association

Weight Watchers made a 'healthy eating' app for kids. Experts say
it could saddle them with serious body image issues - Gabby
Landsverk, Insider

Weight Watchers Debuts an App That Could Screw Up Your Kid’s
Relationship With Food for Life - Amy McCarthy, Eater

Our Kids Do Not Need a Weight Watchers App - Christy Harrison,
New York Times


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