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 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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Family, Friends & RelationshipsArticles and activities to help parents communicate with children & offer support with friendship problems, sibling relationships, and body imageIn this section6 articles -
Respecting & Looking After YourselfArticles, activities, and relationship advice for parents to help their teenage child overcome low self-esteem and build body confidence during the stages of pubertyIn this section6 articles -
Teasing & BullyingInformation on bullying and different types of bullying, such as bullying in school and cyberbullying, including why bullies bully and how to help stop bullyingIn this section7 articles1 resources -
Media & CelebritiesAdvice for parents on how the media, advertising, and celebrity role models influence young people’s body image and self-confidenceIn this section6 articles -
Talking About AppearanceDiscover how appearance affects self-esteem, and help your teenager deal with the effects of social media, peer pressure, media ideals, fat talk, and moreIn this section6 articles