Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky ...

Parents who want to protect and empower their children should understand the importance of teaching them anatomically correct terms like penis and vagina. Research shows that while the majority of ...

Oona Hanson’s child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive development. But six months later, her child was in the hospital with an eating ...

It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of their bodies. However, this dissatisfaction can sometimes take a toll on mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help ...

Studies show that kids as young as 3 years old can have body image concerns. Author Susan Verde was an elementary school teacher who saw kids forming judgments about their bodies very early on and ...

A few years ago, I found my nine-year-old sitting on the floor in front of her open closet and crying. I'd been waiting for her to come downstairs and get her coats and shoes on so we could make her ...

"I could not believe what I did to my 20-year-old daughter the other day. We're standing in the dressing room, and she had on a dress that looked positively stunning on her. Just beautiful. And I said ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Teen boys are often assumed to breeze through puberty with fewer emotional hurdles than girls. But for many ...