I read this even though I'm not a parent because the way my heart aches for the fat kiddos I see, knowing they are likely going to suffer through horrible bullying from everyone from their parents to their teachers, coaches, doctors, grandparents, I just had to see if Virginia had secret knowledge. Answers. A solution.

Yes and no. Mostly the hard work of creating and fashioning a world we want to live in, which requires the hard work of dismantling the many intersecting systems of oppression that hurt anyone not already born rich, white, cis, and male. The way Sole-Smith gets the reader to this point is through riveting personal interviews that felt like sociological studies and nuanced application of thoroughly researched, evidence-based practices. If, like me, you're an absolute nerd for details, you'll love the references section for every source cited and the resources section for everything from books for young readers to movies to watch for good fat representation.

Parenting is such hard work. My love to everyone doing it, in every body shape and size. ❤️ highly recommend, friends!