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Embracing Book Week

Embracing Book Week: the best body image books for kids

Ahh, Book Week. Two words that strike fear into the hearts of parents all over the country. We’re all for a week that celebrates books and the joy of reading, but could probably do without the “Mummmmm, I need a Book Week costume” at 8pm on a Sunday night… So we’re here to let you …

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What not to say this Easter (and what to say instead)

We’ve all been there – those awkward first five minutes of a family gathering when you’re standing around in the kitchen making small talk with people you haven’t seen in 12 months, searching your brain for something, ANYTHING to say. Out of desperation, people will often default to what’s right in front of them: appearance. …

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Neurodiversity and Intuitive Eating

How do you ‘listen to your body’ when you’re not quite sure what it is saying? This is a common issue for neurodiverse people – UK researcher Phaedra Longhurst shares her lived and learned experiences. Intuitive eating is a helpful approach for developing healthy, positive attitudes around food and encompasses listening to one’s body and …

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Visible Differences: Creating a classroom culture of appearance inclusion

As a teacher, it can be worrying if there’s a visitor or new child in class who looks different. Questions such as “why do they look that way?” or ‘what happened to them?” are often moments we want to avoid- but we don’t have to. Here are some strategies for your toolbox. Chances are if …

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Yes, the COVID-19 Pandemic has made Body Image Concerns and Eating Disorders Worse- Here’s Why

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental health of young Australians. As a clinical psychologist practicing for almost 20 years, I have never experienced such demand for my services. The social isolation, disruptions to routines and inability to engage in valued activities has led to enormous psychological distress. Adolescents and young …

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