Your Child Is Not Their Weight: Parenting in a Size-Obsessed World

by Joey Skelton MD MS FAAP

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 17, 2026

Reviews

[Laura Shirazi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written and easy to read; full of suggestions and recommendations that fit into everyday life; includes real-life scenarios that make it relatable. I would highly recommend this book for parents who are struggling with how to encourage their children to eat healthier without seeming overbearing.

[Callie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an incredible resource for parents with kids of all ages. The focus is on developing an appreciation for food without guilt and enjoying family mealtimes together. In a world where appearance is so often the emphasis, Dr. Skelton prioritizes evidence-based care over stigma and shame. The book clearly explains why weight-centric approaches can backfire and instead focuses on sustainable health behaviors, family-based support, and building resilience and self-esteem in children of all body sizes. Practical, empathetic, and grounded in clinical experience, it offers parents and clinicians a hopeful, actionable roadmap for supporting children’s health without harming their relationship with food or their bodies.

[Parissa Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is so helpful! As a parent of 4 young kids, I appreciate how the authors understand that all kids are different, and may need different things within one family. The book offers a lot of practical tips and tools without judgement.

[Krystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very eye-opening!