Body Image
Role Modeling Body Positivity for Young Girls
As young girls begin to go through puberty, they begin to be more aware of how they view their body and how their body is perceived in society. The relationship young girls develop with their body and their self-esteem depends on the messages they receive from friends, family, and the media. Even if you focus…
Read MoreFive Ways to Help Your Middle School Daughter Feel More Confident
Do you have a daughter with low confidence? It is estimated that half of adolescents suffer from self-esteem issues during their early teen years. And this condition wrecks particular havoc on the lives of young girls, with 75 percent of girls with low self-esteem engaging in destructive activities such as cutting, bullying, smoking, drinking, or…
Read MoreCommenting on A Youth’s Weight Could Lead to Body Image Issues in Teens
The New York Times recently released an article discussing new research that shows regularly commenting on youth’s weight can cause body image issues in teens. Parent’s usually have the child’s best interests at heart—but careless comments about a child’s weight are often predictors of unhealthy dieting behaviors, binge eating and other eating disorders, and internalized…
Read MoreNegative body image issues and tweens: Why do young girls wear makeup?
Young girls and makeup. What do you think of? Playtime? Dress up? The sad truth is that younger and younger girls feel the need to pile on the makeup. In fact, according to a study in 2014, one of out of every five young girls (between the ages of 12 and 14) wear a face…
Read MoreBody Image in Teens: Banning Photos of Skinny Models
Is London’s Ban of Photos Using Skinny Models Helping Body Image in Teens? The White House recently hosted the first United States of Women summit meeting, where Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama spoke on the issues of body image in teens. The new mayor of London also announced a policy that would ban ads on…
Read MoreStarting Healthy Early: Positive Body Image in Teens
Ways to Teach Positive Body Image in Teens Body image in teens has become a constant struggle for many young individuals. A recent study found that two in three 13-year-olds worry about gaining weight. Teenagers are regularly being exposed to media that promotes unhealthy and unrealistic body images. Girls are expected to be thin, voluptuous,…
Read MoreEarly Puberty for Girls: Causing More Harm than Good?
Puberty for girls is occurring earlier and earlier within our society. Girls are going through bodily changes in the third and fourth grade compared to the fifth and sixth grade. While some girls at this age may not be experiencing puberty yet, it is not uncommon for them to have classmates or friends who are.…
Read MoreSelf Confidence Tips Gained from Muhammad Ali’s Example
Muhammad Ali isn’t just remembered as one of the greatest–if not the greatest–boxers of all time, he’s also remembered for his outward confidence that started from the beginning and went all the way to the end. Many self confidence tips can be gathered from Ali’s plethora of wise words. Self confidence tips from Muhammad Ali…
Read MoreFrowny Face to Smiley Face: Analyzing Emoji Use in Your Struggling Girl
You look over your daughter’s shoulder to see what she’s texting and what do you see? Small pictures of faces, people, food, animals, and more. Emojis have integrated into the regular texting routine of most young people and many older people. They may seem silly and playful, but they’re making it possible to communicate more…
Read MorePuberty In Girls: Talking to Your Daughter About Her Changing Body
Puberty in girls can cause a young girl to question everything about herself without the proper guidance. In a recent study conducted by The Journal of Adolescent Health, it was found that when puberty comes around for adolescent girls, their participation in sports and exercise drops significantly. Researchers found that this is linked to young…
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