Social media and self-esteem
Social media is a big part of young people's lives and what they see when they're scrolling can impact their self-esteem, confidence and well-being. Help them navigate social media and boost their self-esteem with our free tools and resources.
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Steven Universe: Social mediaEpisode 5 shows how body image and social media are connected. -
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Dove, Cartoon Network and Steven UniverseFind out more about our partnership with Steven Universe.Wondering how to boost childrens’ confidence? We’ve partnered with Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe cartoon to help young people build self-esteem.
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Confident Me at Home: Self-esteem activities for home learningBuild body confidence and learn at home with our self-esteem activities.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.
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How does social media affect teens?Social media issues permeate every aspect of a young person’s life these days, whether it’s revealing TMI (Too Much Info) about their boyfriend or girlfriend on Snapchat, having public spats with their BFF (Best Friend Forever) on Twitter or inadvertently inviting gatecrashers by posting party details on Facebook. -
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Why is social media important to young people?Why is social networking so important to young people? Explore the positive and negative effects of social media, and why it can cause loss of self-esteem.Arguably the biggest difference between our own teenage years and those of our children, social media is here to stay. So how do we help our young people use it in a positive way?
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Positive body confidence: how social media can affect body imageWhy do young people love social media? And could their use of it cause body confidence issues? Advice on minimising the negative impacts of social media.In the dazzling world of social media, today’s youth are often living their lives in full view of an online audience. For those from a different generation, the idea of “checking in” online or sharing a selfie to let people know where you are and what you’re up to might seem bizarre. But for young people today, getting “likes” on photos, posts, or comments in the virtual world can bring a powerful sense of accomplishment and community acceptance.
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Staying safe online: the effects of social media on young peopleHow does social media affect teenagers, and what can parents do to protect their children from the negative effects of social media?Keeping up with young people on social media today can be daunting for parents, especially when young people change their social networks and profile pictures as often as their socks. We spoke to experts, parents, and young people themselves to pull together useful advice to help you navigate your child’s online universe, and also bring them back down to Earth.
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Thelma’s Story: How to Deal with BulliesAfter posting a video review online, Thelma learns how to deal with bullies.
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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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Talking About Appearance
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