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.
parenting
mother-daughter relationships
generation gap
11 to 16 years
Life can feel lonely for teenagers. Have you considered writing a message of support to your child about being a teenager? Sharing your own experiences, words of wisdom, and encouragement can help you empathize with them and improve your conversations.
family
talking topics
body image
body confidence
looks and appearance
body talk
self-esteem
3 to 9 years
If you’re wondering how to build self-esteem in children, find out more about body talk, being a role model and boosting confidence.
bullying
talking topics
looks and appearance
3 to 9 years
As a parent or guardian, you might be wondering what you can do to help fight bullying. Find out how to help kids stand up against bullying.
bullying
talking topics
body image
looks and appearance
self-esteem
3 to 9 years
Find out more about teasing and bullying, effects on children and what you can do to help the young people in your life.
talking topics
female stereotypes
body image
looks and appearance
self-esteem
stereotypes
diversity
3 to 9 years
Discover the influence of media on kids, how to choose inclusive and diverse media and what to look out for.
talking topics
body image
looks and appearance
body functionality
diversity
3 to 9 years
Everyone is unique. Here’s how to teach kids to celebrate diversity and inner beauty over appearance.
positive talk
talking topics
body image
body confidence
looks and appearance
body talk
self-esteem
body functionality
3 to 9 years
Our bodies are so much more than they look like. Find out how to talk to kids about body positivity and body functionality.
body image
body confidence
self-esteem
3 to 9 years
Educational games for kids can help build self-esteem. With this game, players run through obstacles, collect coins, and build confidence along the way.
social media safety
body image
body confidence
self comparison
looks and appearance
self-esteem
at home
8 to 16 years
Join us to help young people develop positive body confidence while they learn at home using our confidence-boosting mini lessons and self-esteem activities.