Expert resources for parents and mentors

The evidenced-based resources on this site have been specifically designed to encourage young people to develop and maintain a healthy body image during the transition to adulthood.

In a world that constantly tells young people how they should look and has a narrow definition of “beautiful”, how can we help them value their unique beauty and stay true to themselves?

Working with experts from the fields of psychology, health, and media, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has developed a range of resources – including videos, activities, case studies, and professional advice – to help guide parents and teenagers.

As well as helping you understand how your child is feeling, our materials will help you counter the negative influence of the media and bullying on young people’s body image.

Research shows that spending just 30 minutes engaging with the resources on this site will empower you to boost the self-esteem and mood of the young person you love – and improve your own body image, too. So what are you waiting for?

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How to have a great father daughter relationship
How to build a strong father daughter relationship and improve your communication skills to support your daughter growing up.

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Words of encouragement: how you can support your child
Do you offer your child words of wisdom and encouragement? It could encourage them to open up, strengthen your parent-child bond and build their self-esteem.

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The Parent Translator: a tool to tackle communication skills
How to improve your listening skills and verbal communication to talk effectively to your child & overcome teenage communication problems.

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Why do bullies bully?
Bullying is a horrible fact of life and can affect us at any age. If your child is being bullied, use our action checklist to help them understand why it’s happening and how they can beat it.

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Women in the media: give the stereotypes a makeover
Explore the portrayal of women in media with your daughter, and together give the stereotypes a makeover to help her become more media-savvy and body confident

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Celebrity culture: sorting reality from hyper-reality
Is your child obsessed with celebrities or reality shows? Use our action checklist to counter celebrity influence and help them develop a healthy self-image.

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Supporting her personal style in the face of peer pressure
Teach your daughter how to avoid peer pressure and celebrate individuality in her fashion and beauty choices, to develop her own unique sense of style.

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