BMI has long been treated as a standard measure of children’s health, but what if it’s giving us the wrong story? In this post, we break down why BMI charts are outdated, how they reinforce fatphobia, and why focusing on body size can distract from what truly supports a child’s well-being. Learn what growth charts can tell us, what they can’t, and how to approach your child’s health with more nuance, compassion, and trust.