Prepare Teen Girls for a Summer of Swimming
With summer approaching, pools, lakes, and beaches will be opening. Swimming is a great summer activity for kids of all ages. It gets them outside and keeps them active. However, you may notice that your preteen or teen girl seems apprehensive about the upcoming swimming season. All of the pressures and expectations from media and […]
Your Teen, Clothes Shopping, and Body Image
As your child becomes a teenager, they go through many physical changes as part of puberty. This time of growth and change can be very uncomfortable for many teenagers, making them extremely self-conscious about their bodies and clothes. Shopping for new clothes can help them be more comfortable, but it can also be hard to […]
Social Media and Your Teen’s Self-Esteem
Social media can be a great way to connect with people and keep up with events, movements, and celebrities. It can also lead to depression and dissatisfaction. If your teen is struggling with their self-esteem, social media may be contributing. Here are some things to consider and possibly address with them. Perfect Bodies Social media […]
Modeling Positive Body Image For Your Child
Children learn so many behaviors from their parents and other caretakers! Whether it’s the face they make when surprised, or the words they use, little eyes and ears are always picking up on new things from the adults in their lives. That’s why modeling positive body image is so important! By being a good example, […]
