My One-of-a-Kind Body: The Ultimate Guide to Caring For Me

by MPH Casares MD

Overview

Children aged 7-12 years-old will meet, relate to, and enjoy the diverse cast of friends at the fictional Camp Corazó n in this book about bodies from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Kids will discover characters that remind them of themselves as well as characters who will challenge them to understand and empathize with others' life experiences. While kids engage with the ups and downs of these vivid characters and their summer fun, pediatrician and mom Dr. Whitney Casares shares evidence-based guidance on physical and mental health, healthy habits, and body positivity. Vibrant, full-color illustrations and fun body facts will keep even reluctant readers turning pages and absorbing the important message that all bodies are good! My One-of-a-Kind Body will help kids embrace their own body, appreciate others' differences, and learn to take care of the only body they' ve got.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610028059
Publisher:	American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication date:	10/21/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	166
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

About the Author

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a practicing, board-certified pediatrician, podcaster, and the CEO and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and The Modern Mamas Club App. She is a spokesperson for the AAP and the author of The New Baby Blueprint, The Working Mom Blueprint, and Doing It All. Dr. Casares is a speaker at corporations like Nike and Adidas and medical consultant for organizations like Good Housekeeping, Gerber, and L' Oreal. Her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, and TODAY Parenting. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband and two young daughters. Find her @modernmommydoc.

Table of Contents

A Note for Parents Introduction: Campfires and Corazó n Meet the Characters Chapter 1: Your Amazing Body Chapter 2: Taking Care of Your Body Chapter 3: Body Types, Body Size, and BMI Chapter 4: Fueling Your Body Chapter 5: Moving Your Body Chapter 6: You Are What You Watch Chapter 7: Your Mental Health Matters Conclusion: How to Love Your Body Glossary