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Ellie Hutchings

What is an 'Almond Mom'? Here's what it means and how you can avoid being one

Left to right: Yolanda, Bella and Gigi Hadid at a red carpet event.

We've asked the experts to share the signs you could be an 'almond mom' and top tips for encouraging healthy eating habits in kids.

If you're a keen TikTok user, you've probably come across the term 'almond mom' before - but what exactly is the niche (and problematic) parenting style that appears to be steeped in diet culture? Well, it all started with a clip of former model Yolanda Hadid encouraging her daughter to eat 'a couple of almonds' after she complained of feeling 'weak' with hunger. Just like 'boy moms', the 'almond mom' trend is, understandably, not a popular attitude in the parenting world - mainly because of the implications on children's mental health.

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