5 Responses

1. Jennifer

   2010 Aug 12 1

   I cannot recommend this book highly enough. We have been following the basic principles in this book for three years, when my child first started gaining weight quickly as a pre-schooler. The basic premise of this book is the the parent controls what the child eats and when (following guidlines laid out by Satter), and the child decides whether to eat and how much. At first some of the methods can be scary and counter-intuitive (i.e., let your kid eat as much as they want at dinner time!) Now, three years later, my child has slimmed down naturally, without any type of dietary restrictions, and shows much less interest in food and much more interest in other activities, including exercise. We plan to continue using Satter’s methods as long as possible. This book has made a major positive impact on our whole family. If your child has been labeled “overweight” or “at risk of overweight” you owe it to them and yourself to read this book, and trust and use the methods in it.
   Rating: 5 / 5

2. Katharine Mitchell

   2010 Aug 12 2

   Wow, what a relief…as a critical care nurse and a mother of 3 children we have struggled at our house with “balance”. I am thin active adult that never had a weight problem ~ and I think I have always ate what I wanted too. Still I worried what to do ~ felt guilty about not doing enough and tried to be careful to not “make an issue”. This book really puts it into perspective ~ Adults are in charge of the “What, Where, and When” kids eat…and kids are in charge of “How much.” This is still difficult but at least kids don’t feel controled and parents don’t need to allow a eat whatever whenever you want. Good luck! We all need it ~ but, thanks Satter for finally getting it!
   Rating: 5 / 5

3. S. Toronto

   2010 Aug 12 3

   I adore this book. The principles are so sound, and have helped us in our journey to not turn food into a problem, but to have it be a source of enjoyment and happiness. We’re of course not perfect in this pursuit, but the attitudes we’re instilling in our children are so much more healthy for having read this book. I would recommend it to everyone, hands down!
   Rating: 5 / 5

4. J. Vettel

   2010 Aug 12 4

   awesome, must read for anyone struggling with or worried about their child’s size. This helped to decrease anxiety and struggle in our house and the approach is loving and affirming. And, if you follow the advice, it works. Ellyn Satter is the authority on childhood feeding. If you focus on weight loss or try to control how much your kids eat, it will fail. This is a model of healthy eating and common sense.
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. AllyS

   2010 Aug 12 5

   As the parent of 2 children who have been at the same, albeit high, percentile on the growth curve since infancy, this book is very helpful. Now I see how I can tweak my part of the issue, and help my kids learn how to be who they naturally are, without feeling as if I am failing them.
   
   I really appreciate this book, thank you Ellyn Satter.
   Rating: 5 / 5