Book Review: Embrace Kids – A Must-Read for Every Caring Adult
If there’s one book I wish every parent, teacher, coach, school counsellor, and youth mentor could read, it’s Embrace Kidsby Taryn Brumfitt (2023 Australian of the Year) and Dr. Zali Yager. This book is an essential, accessible, and incredibly timely guide for anyone supporting young people through the complex world of body image, self-worth, and growing up in today’s media-saturated culture.
Taryn and Zali combine heartfelt wisdom with science-backed insights to tackle one of the most pressing health concerns of our time: helping children and teens feel confident and at home in their bodies.
What makes this book stand out is its tone—compassionate, honest, and easy to digest. You won’t need a psychology degree to understand it, but you’ll walk away feeling empowered, better informed, and ready to make real, positive change in the way you talk about bodies—your own and your children’s.
Embrace Kids encourages adults to reflect on their own body image, while offering practical tools to create a home, classroom, or team culture that celebrates diversity, builds resilience, and supports emotional wellbeing. From navigating diet culture and social media to dealing with friendship issues and fashion trends, it offers guidance that is realistic and actionable.
If you care about kids and want to be part of the solution to the growing body image crisis—this book is your guide.
Highly recommended. A powerful, heartfelt call to action. Let’s raise a generation who embrace their bodies and live free.
If you’re ready to start the journey toward healing, remember—there’s no shame in asking for help. You don’t have to navigate this path alone.
About Stepping Stones Yoga & Therapy
At Stepping Stones Yoga & Therapy, we believe in helping you reconnect with your body and mind, empowering you to embrace your true self. Our work focuses on supporting individuals in overcoming disordered eating, body image concerns, and fostering self-compassion. Reach out if you’d like guidance or support in your journey toward healing.
Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we can navigate the stepping stones of life with compassion and curiosity.
With gratitude
Hayley Guinness
Founder, Stepping Stones Yoga & Therapy
