The importance of family relationships and friendships for young people
How do friendship problems and sibling relationships affect young people’s self-esteem? How will your own mother-child or father-child relationship help your child’s confidence? Use our articles and activities to address their concerns and bring you closer together.
As your child grows up, their relationships with friends and family will influence their sense of self-worth enormously. As their parent, you'll be a huge influence on their ideas, values and beliefs, and play a crucial role in helping them develop healthy, positive behaviors.
Our articles and activities are perfect for any family with teenagers and pre-teens, helping you open up communication around body image and self-confidence. Use them to break a cycle of poor self-esteem or a preoccupation with appearance.
The importance of family relationships and friendships for young people
Use our tips to help your child cope with modern pressures, from peer influence via social media to the sexualised representation of women in the media.
What do you love about your body? What does your friend love about your body? Our video and tips explore the importance of friendship in raising self-esteem.
What do you love about your body? What does your friend love about your body? Our video and tips explore the importance of friendship in raising self-esteem.
Use our tips to help your child cope with modern pressures, from peer influence via social media to the sexualised representation of women in the media.
The Dove Self-Esteem Project & Be Real Campaign support parents & teachers to increase self worth in teens & young women, helping them feel more body confident
When does family banter become harmful? Joking and teasing from family members can affect your child's confidence & self-image – learn how to nip it in the bud.
