Tank-top straps must be three-fingers wide; shorts must come down to your fingertips; low-cut shirts are unacceptable; leggings are not pants—these are all examples of dress code rules around the country in our schools. Recently, discussions have started on whether these dress codes are causing...
The transition between being regarded as a little girl to a teenager is one of the most challenging times in a girl’s life. Not only is your body changing, but your peers are beginning to pressure you to grow up. Body image and young girls...
[caption id="attachment_3875" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo Source: Flickr User - Joe Penna[/caption] In a study released in July, BMC Psychiatry found a link between teen self harm and borderline personality disorder in adult years. Researchers found that individuals that suffered from teen self harm had a higher...
Now is the time to talk to your daughter about teen girls and body image issues. As this week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, you now have a reason to learn about body image concerns effecting your daughter and start a discussion to bring...