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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food and nutrition
health and wellbeing
16+ Years
exercise and sport
health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
puberty
health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
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.
food and nutrition
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
exercise and sport
food and nutrition
16+ Years
exercise and sport
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
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.
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
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.
health and wellbeing
11 to 16 years
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.
health and wellbeing
8 to 16 years
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.