by BrachaKopstick | Jul 22, 2025 | Body Image, Bracha's Bites
My 15 year old is in a bigger body, and she wants to wear revealing clothing that I think is inappropriate for her. Her friends wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, bikinis to the beach etc. but they’re all so much smaller than her, so it’s okay! How...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 10, 2025 | Bracha's Bites
How should I handle Purim candy? We generally don’t have candy in our house. But we have plenty of snacks and cookies and other treats. But Purim is crazy! My 11 year old goes collecting with all his friends and manages to stockpile A TON of candy. He hides it...
by BrachaKopstick | Oct 10, 2024 | Bracha's Bites
My teen is overweight and she eats a lot. How can I help her eat less and improve her weight? Bracha’s Bite: It can be frightening seeing your child eat with seeming no end to their appetite. It can also be disconcerting seeing your adolescent in a body...
by BrachaKopstick | Oct 16, 2023 | Bracha's Bites
Can you suggest a meal plan for my 11 year old son? He’s interested in health and nutrition, but I need to ensure it’s actually healthy. I am recovering from an eating disorder, and know how harmful some “health information” can be. I want to...
by BrachaKopstick | Sep 19, 2023 | Bracha's Bites, Snacks
What time is the latest teens should be eating? My 14 year old will often come looking for something to eat as late as 11 pm! She eats a full dinner with the family around seven pm and then does homework or relaxes on her phone. She goes to sleep well after me, so...
by BrachaKopstick | May 9, 2023 | Bracha's Bites
I’m worried about my 14 year old son’s weight. We eat pretty healthy, and I don’t want to put him on a diet. But he’s not very active, and I’d like to increase his physical activity. He rides his bike to his nearby friend’s house...
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