Helping With Your Child's Weight
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A parent shares her concern about her toddler’s weight and is wondering how to handle portion sizes for them. She describes previous advice that she has been given by pediatrician, and how she has handled it in the past. She is seeking advice on how to know how much to serve while respecting her child’s body’s own needs, while also taking into account the pediatrician’s concerns.
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