Build Child Confidence with Dr. Richard Saracen’s Health-Focused Book
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Build Child Confidence with Dr. Richard Saracen’s Health-Focused Book
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I wrote a book on childhood obesity for children and their parents.
The program that is in this book will enable children to look in a mirror and be proud of who they are and look like, empowering children to make the right food choices for themselves. By the way kids I make it ok to have Ice Cream for dinner.
The rise of the childhood health epidemic is no longer just a medical concern; it’s deeply emotional, impacting how children see themselves and how families navigate mealtimes, body image, and daily habits. That’s why Dr. Richard Saracen created a one-of-a-kind solution: Ice Cream for Dinner, a motivational health book for kids and a lifeline for families seeking real, lasting change.
This isn’t a typical program, and it’s definitely not a diet. It’s a playful, structured, and supportive guide built around kindness, self-respect, and fun food education for kids.
Beyond parents and teachers, this child empowerment book also serves coaches, caregivers, and community leaders. It’s a practical guide for any adult trying to uplift a child’s well-being. I offer relatable insights that make health and self-esteem easier to talk about, whether on the field, at a youth center, or during everyday life moments. This gentle shift helps kids build a positive relationship with food that lasts well into adulthood.
Many families feel overwhelmed by confusing health advice. My book simplifies everything. My approach is rooted in health education for families and focuses on helping kids understand how food choices affect how they feel, not just how they look.
Every page is designed to empower parents to fight childhood obesity with confidence and heart.
Start NowChildren battling weight gain often face more than just physical challenges.They deal with teasing, shame, and low self-worth. Ice Cream for Dinner doubles as an anti-bullying for overweight children guide and a book about self-acceptance for kids.
With honest language and playful delivery, this child self-esteem book opens the door for kids to:
No child should ever feel excluded from health programs because of their background. Dr. Saracen reminds us that this book was “written for all kids, rich, poor, black, white, because health isn’t a privilege. It’s right.
Start NowThe 20-day program inside the book uses a gentle structure to motivate kids through small wins. On the 21st day? They get to enjoy whatever they want, ice cream before dinner! This balance makes it easier for kids to stay committed and trust the process.
The book also addresses:
It’s wellness that works in the real world.
Health starts at home, but it grows stronger when schools get involved. Ice Cream for Dinner can be used in classrooms, after-school programs, and even guidance sessions to encourage healthy behavior. Teachers can use this motivational health book for kids as a classroom resource to:
When kids hear the same supportive messages at school and at home, it sticks.
Help your child build lifelong confidence with Ice Cream for Dinner by Dr. Richard Saracen, a book that makes wellness simple, supportive, and even fun. Because every child deserves to feel proud of who they are and still enjoy a scoop of ice cream.
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Wow! Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? I have been a hairdresser for 20 years and am presently working in a nursing home and boy did we need.
Trying to get my husband to go and get a haircut was impossible. He had to use a walker and said that he couldn’t get into the chair so he wouldn’t go.
I had lost the use of my right foot and must rely on a wheelchair or walker for my mobility. Before coming to see you for my trim I was worried about how I could get into the styling chair.
There are many books on childhood health epidemic topics, but few are written in a way that truly resonates with children. Ice Cream for Dinner is different.
It speaks to them in their language, with stories they can relate to, and concepts they can act on. No lectures. No shame. Just clarity, encouragement, and connection.
This isn’t about fixing kids. It’s about learning about obesity for kids without judgment. It’s about giving them tools to take care of their bodies, minds, and hearts.
