“Mum, how do I get rid of my extra chins?” my son asked when he was 10 years old. I froze for a moment because I wanted to get my answer just right and because my heart hurt that he was already experiencing some internalised weight stigma. I first responded by letting him know that […]
“Mum, why does it go out here now?” my 11 year old asked, pointing to his lower belly. Of course he decided to walk into the kitchen and ask me this as I was trying to make school lunches, encourage everyone to eat breakfast, put away groceries, plan the post-school activity logistics and do all
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Getting your teens off social media is about as likely as becoming BFFs with Taylor Swift, but TEC Youth Crew member Abbey Williams shares her tips for helping your teen develop a healthy relationship with social media. “Get off your phone! You’re always so moody when you’re on the phone!” Sound familiar? That’s what my
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Helping your child navigate social media can feel like an impossible task as a parent, but there are lots of things you can do to combat harmful messaging and unrealistic beauty standards online (without throwing their phone out the window). For decades, researchers have studied the negative impact of traditional media, such as TV and
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Unsure how to raise kids who are confident in their bodies? Here, we debunk common body image myths and share how to instil lasting body confidence in your kids.
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