Amanda's Big Dream

Amanda's Big Dream - Paperback

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Amanda's Big Dream

Amanda's Big Dream - Paperback

by Judith Matz
$13.48
Sale price  $13.48 Regular price 

Book Overview

Amanda's Big Dream is the inspiring adventure of a girl who dreams of a solo in the Spring Ice Skating Show.
When Amanda's skating coach makes a comment about her weight, she loses confidence in her ability to make her dream come true. Despite reassurances from her parents, her doctor, and her best friend, Amanda decides to quit skating.
Will Amanda return to the ice? Or has she given up forever?
Come along with Amanda as she realizes the true secret to following her big dream!

A healthy body image is essential for kids to feel confident and strong!
Parents want their children to have a healthy body image, but may be unsure how to respond to their kids' anxiety about weight. Amanda's Big Dream helps parents, teachers and other caregivers discuss this topic with children in an entertaining and positive way.
You won't want to miss this new resource!

Amanda's Big Dream is for:

  • Children ages 5 and up who enjoy a fun, friendly story with an inspirational main character.
  • Pre-teens and teens dealing with body image issues/body dissatisfaction.
  • Adults who struggled with body image as a child and want to read a story that's healing.
  • Parents looking for a fun and positive way to help children develop a healthy body image.
  • Therapists, dietitians, pediatricians & other health professionals seeking a helpful resource for their clients/patients.
  • Teachers who need books with a positive, thought-provoking message for their classroom.
  • Athletic Coaches who work with children and teens.
ISBN9780692377819
Author Judith Matz
PublisherGraceful Cat Press
GenreChildren
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2015
LanguageENG- English
Pages34
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Judith Matz

Judith Matz, LCSW, ACSW, is a nationally recognized expert and speaker on the topics of diet culture, binge eating, emotional eating, body image, and weight stigma. She is the coauthor of The Diet Survivor's Handbook, Beyond a Shadow of a Diet, The Body Positivity Card Deck, and The Making Peace with Food Card Deck. Judith resides and practices in the Chicago, IL, area.Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, CCTP-II, is the founder of Bodywise, the first binge eating disorder-specific treatment program in the United States, and the co-creator of Attune(TM), an online coaching program for ending chronic dieting and weight cycling. She is the president of The Center for Eating Disorders in Ann Arbor, MI, and coauthor of Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond. Amy lives and practices in Ann Arbor, MI.Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS, is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist who has been covering food, nutrition, and health for more than 20 years. She is the author of The Wellness Trap and Anti-Diet, and the producer and host of the podcasts Rethinking Wellness and Food Psych. Christy lives in the New York City area.

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