Want to boost your child’s self-esteem? Use our practical articles and activities from the Dove Self-Esteem Project to help your daughter or son develop a positive body image, reducing worries about how their looks compare to others.
Adolescence brings significant changes, often impacting a young person's self-esteem. As a parent, you want to support your child's well-being, and fostering positive conversations about appearance is crucial. Tune into their evolving needs and empower them to embrace their unique looks. Encourage them to focus on their inner qualities and relationships, rather than comparing themselves to friends, classmates, or media figures. This approach helps reduce negative body talk and builds lasting confidence. Explore our articles and activities designed to help your child make this shift and provide you with effective support strategies. Start reading and sharing today to boost your child's self-esteem.
Our Confident Me teaching materials explore influences on young people's body image and self-esteem. The workshops address the impact of society and social media on appearance ideals, whilst giving you strategies to boost young peoples' confidence.
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
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
Find out how the Dove Self-Esteem project is helping young people reach their full life potential by delivering quality body confidence and self-esteem education.
Adolescence impacts self-esteem: Young people often experience self-esteem challenges during their teenage years.
Positive appearance conversations: Parents play a vital role in helping children develop a healthy attitude towards their looks.
Empowerment over comparison: Encourage your child to focus on their unique qualities rather than comparing themselves to others.
Reduce negative body talk: Shift focus to personal identity and relationships to foster a positive body image.
Practical support available: Utilize articles and activities from the Dove Self-Esteem Project to guide and support your child.
Help your child develop a positive body image
Tips and advice on helping your child develop a positive body image & cope with the influence of teenage fashion trends, celebrity role models & the media.
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