Expert resources for parents and mentors to help raise young people's self-esteem
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 daughter or son 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?
Uniquely Me: A tool to help build positive body confidence in your child
Articles, activities & relationship advice for parents to help their teenage child overcome low self-esteem & build body confidence during the stages of puberty
Information on bullying and different types of bullying, such as bullying in school & cyberbullying, including why bullies bully and how to help stop bullying
Discover how appearance affects self-esteem, and help your teenager deal with the effects of social media, peer pressure, media ideals, fat talk, and more
Teenagers and friendship: girls tell us why their friendship groups matter
Discover the importance of friendship to adolescent girls, and teach your own daughter how to be a good friend and how to deal with teenage friendship problems.
Average read time: 7mins read
What's going on between your daughter and her friends? What are they texting and messaging each other about? To get the inside story, we talked to girls around the world about what’s most important to them – their friends.
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.
Average read time: 3mins read
Communicating with your child should be easy. But miscommunication is easier. You make a simple comment about what they’re wearing and they storm off, slamming the door. You ask what they had for lunch and they assume it’s an attack about their diet. While you’re just trying to show how much you care about them, their reactions suggest you’re speaking a different language.
Dove is helping parents & teachers support young people to be more body confident, with body image articles, advice & confidence tips to fight low self-esteem.
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Low body confidence can be hard to identify and even harder to address, which is why Dove is on a mission to help everyone support young people to be more body confident.
As well as boosting teen fitness, exercise is great for teen mental health, self-confidence and body image. Use our advice and tips to get your child moving
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The benefits of exercise go far beyond the physical. Discover the scientific facts about the positive link between exercise and body image, and give your child the exercise bug, with our action checklist.
Cracking compliments: teach your child how to take a compliment
Use our Cracking Compliments video and tips to help your child learn how respond to compliments – and how to give compliments that aren't looks-focused
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Giving your child a compliment should be simple, but some young people have a tendency to take things the wrong way. To help your child understand when someone is genuinely admiring or praising them, share our Cracking Compliments video and action checklist with them.
Are you a parent wondering what to do about bullying? Use our Letter Challenge video and activity to raise the issue with your child and boost their confidence.
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If your child has experienced bullying, we hope these anti-bullying activities will help them. Use The Letter Challenge video, activity and action checklist to give your daughter or son the confidence they need to put bullying behind them.
Girl bullies: understanding different types of bullying
If your child is being bullied, there's a lot you can do to support them. Our practical guide explains the different types of bullying and how to deal with them.
Average read time: 5mins read
It’s a sad fact that most young people experience bullying at some stage. But while boys and girls are equally likely to be on the receiving end, for a girl it’s more often hidden to the casual observer. That’s why it’s important for parents to recognise the signs of bullying among girls and be aware of its dangers.
Want to know how to support your child if they become a victim of bullying at school? Our experts explain why people bully and share practical tips to combat it.
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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.
Chantelle Brown-Young and positive self image: teaching girls about individual beauty
Frustrated by the portrayal of women in the media? Find new role models for teens, and help your daughter celebrate diversity and recognise her inner beauty.
Average read time: 4mins read
By speaking up about vitiligo, a condition that affects the pigment of the skin, ex-America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) contestant Chantelle Brown-Young is confidently expressing her individuality. Use her experience to start talking to your child about celebrating different types of beauty and developing their own positive body image.