This article, entitled How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers, comes from children's author Julia Cook.

When a fluttering Hummingbird tells little Bluebird that her body is too frumpy and lumpy, Bluebird decides to go on a diet and start exercising in order to become skinny like the hummingbird.

With help from Mother Bluebird, the Bird Doc, and a counselor, Bluebird learns healthy eating habits and how to be comfortable in her own feathers!

Eating disorders are a serious concern for children and teens. In How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers, little Bluebird learns about eating healthier with a "LIVE IT" instead of a DIET.

Here are some DOs and DON'Ts parents can teach children about a "LIVE IT":

• DO encourage healthy eating and exercise. Serve nutritious and well-balanced meals.


• DON'T use food for rewards and punishments.


• DO talk about different body types and the fact that all body types can be acceptable.


• DON'T allow teasing or making fun of anyone based on physical characteristics, including size.


• DO make mealtime a positive experience, not a negative one.


• DON'T make mealtime about food only; make it about enjoying the whole experience.

For more information or to purchase this book please visit Julia Cook Online