Advice for moms and dads on how to build self-esteem
Do you want to help prepare your child to overcome low self-esteem and increase body confidence during adolescence? Use our articles and activities to help them feel self-assured inside and out.
The foundation of positive body confidence is taking good care of your body and respecting yourself. It’s important to notice the impact that the physical and emotional changes of puberty may be having on your child’s self-esteem and self-image.
Our articles explore the research linking body confidence with positive health behaviors. And our activities will help you and your child take care of body, mind, and spirit during what can be a confusing time.
Start reading and sharing with your child today—and help their body confidence blossom.
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exercise and sport
food and nutrition
health and wellbeing
16+ Years
How to appreciate and accept your body: 7 helpful tipsHint: it starts with focusing on what your body can do… -
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exercise and sport
health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
Why is it important to practice sports?The benefits of physical activity in children can positively affect every aspect of their life. Find out how to help your child discover exercise in a way that suits them. -
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puberty
health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
Mood Swings: How To Handle Emotional Changes During PubertyNoticing signs of puberty in your daughter? Use our expert advice and action checklist to help you and your girl deal with puberty symptoms such as mood swings.Once upon a time you had a carefree little girl who told you (and her teddy) everything. Now that she’s going through puberty, you may notice some changes, so we’ve created an action checklist to help you and your daughter navigate them.
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food and nutrition
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
Girls Room: Self-Care for GirlsWhat is self-care? Carlotta and Melba learn all about it in our finale of ‘Girls Room’. -
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exercise and sport
food and nutrition
16+ Years
6 Steps On How To Practice Body NeutralityCounteract the effects of body shaming with these tips -
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exercise and sport
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
#SelfEsteemAtHome: Body confidence classes for kidsThe Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.The Dove Self-Esteem Project has teamed up with body positive activist Megan Crabbe @bodyposipanda to provide positivity for young people through classes while they’re staying safe at home.
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health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
How To Build Confidence And Self-EsteemLearn how to build self-esteem and confidence – and help your child learn to love their body in the process—with our practical tips and activities.If you suffer from low confidence and self-esteem, your negativity could transfer to your child. Use our action checklist to cut out self-criticism – and give your child’s body confidence a boost too.
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health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
Women In Music Videos: Press Pause On Female StereotypesHelp your child challenge the “perfect” body shape and stereotypes of women they see in music videos—and boost their body confidence in the process.Music videos are increasingly sexualizing and objectifying women, as research from institutes including the American Psychological Association and the UK’s Home Office has shown.
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health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
Is Your Child’s Perception Of Beauty Distorted By Media Influence?Explore how retouched images of models and celebrities alter perceptions of beauty, and how the media influences your self-esteem, with our tips and activities.Images of people in the media are manipulated so dramatically these days that it can feel like “beauty” is less and less attainable. Help your child resist media influence and see the real picture.
