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Dealing with Body Image Issues (video)
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15 Tips to Raise a Responsible Child
We all want to raise responsible children. And we all want to live in a world where others have been raised to be responsible, a world where adults don’t shrug off their responsibilities as citizens. As my son said, surveying
3 tips to boost your confidence (video)
Six Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Racism—Part 2
There are no words to describe how racism feels. Everyone deals with it differently. Some people lash out verbally, others withdraw into themselves. Some people can talk openly about how it feels, others hide it deep within… How many of
Six Ways to Build Better Relationships with Youth
Six Ways to Build Better Relationships with Youth As a parent, youth worker, or teacher, you may not realize the impact you can have on the youth in your community. Did you know that young people with mentors are less
Healthy body image: Tips for guiding girls
Girls often face significant pressure to look attractive. The quest for a perfect body or appearance can take a heavy toll, though. Find out what you can do to help your daughter develop and maintain a healthy body image and
Teach Kids How to STOP Negative Thinking
“I can’t” “I’ll never be able to” “I always mess up” These self talk messages are common among all of us. And they are dangerous. They are self-limiting and destroy self-esteem. Being aware that we are saying these things …
What a Girl Needs – Helping Teens Establish a Healthy Body Image
Part I: Establishing an Acceptable Body Image According to Research: 80% of high school girls reported that they were above the weight of which they would be happiest (Fisher et al., 1991) Early adolescent girls are already aware of the