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How to talk about body image in an era of skinny celebs

More and more celebrities are making headlines for appearing extremely thin. It’s worrisome to some parents who aren’t sure how to address the topic within their own families.

Host Deborah Becker talks with Jennifer Gerson, a reporter for our editorial partner The 19th, about advice on talking to kids about body image without being toxic.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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