Parenting is one of the most rewarding (and toughest!) jobs out there. In a world full of unrealistic beauty standards, constant social media pressure and diet culture in disguise, raising body confident kids can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.
We’ve gathered six of the most effective, practical and empowering resources to help you support your child’s body image and overall wellbeing. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been navigating tricky conversations for a while, these tools are here to help you feel more confident and capable.
If you want to learn the basics of helping your kid feel good in their body…
You need the Embrace Kids Parent Masterclass.
Want your kids to grow up embracing their bodies and themselves, but not quite sure where to start on what feels like a monumental task? In this free 5-minute video presented by comedian (and dad) Nazeem Hussain, you will learn the basics fast, and without all the fluff. Fun, practical, entertaining and short enough to watch in one visit to the loo, this masterclass will support you to build better body image at home (and it’s highly shareable so super easy to flick across to that auntie who makes one too many comments on people’s appearance). Nazeem shares practical, science-backed ways to help you support your kids with issues such as body shaming, social media, food and more. Watch here.
If you’re worried about your child’s eating or exercise habits…
You need the Nourish, Nurture, Notice program.
Eating concerns can creep in quietly, and as a parent, it can be hard to know when it’s “just a phase” or something more serious. Nourish, Nurture, Notice is a free online prevention program focused on early identification of and intervention for disordered eating in young people. It’s designed for parents and carers of school-aged children and helps you to spot the signs of disordered eating and take action early, before something more serious takes hold.
The program includes
- 30-minute masterclass, featuring expert guidance and real insights from parents with lived experience
- Drop-in sessions where you can connect with professionals and other carers to ask questions and get tailored advice
Access here.
If you want to learn how to talk about food, bodies and movement in more positive ways…
You need the Flip the Script guide.
This free downloadable guide includes tips and suggestions on how to talk to your child about bodies, food and movement in ways that are positive, supportive and reassuring. It’s designed to be practical and easy to use, so you can navigate these discussions with care and confidence, and ‘flip the script’ on all the harmful messages we’ve been exposed to over the years. Download here.
If you want to deep dive into how to raise body confident kids (and improve your own body image while you’re at it)…
You need the Embrace Kids book.
Written by our very own dynamic duo Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager, this book will teach you everything you need to know to build your kids’ body image, wholeheartedly embrace their uniqueness and steer them on a path to body confidence that has the power to liberate them for life. It’s easy-to-read and judgement-free (there’s enough of that in other parenting books!). Buy here.
If you want a light read that covers body image alongside social media, mealtime tips and expert advice for parenting dilemmas…
You need the Embrace magazine.
This isn’t your typical parenting magazine—it’s a magazine that actually makes you feel better about your body, not worse. Crazy, right? Packed with a vibrant collection of uplifting views and practical, science-backed advice on embracing our bodies and nurturing our children to do the same, this magazine has you covered with shame-free advice on tricky topics like body image and social media, along with inspiring interviews, simple midweek recipes and more! It’s great to pick up, hard to put down, and easy to share with your mother-in-law. Buy here.
If you want to start the conversation about body image with your kids in an entertaining AND educational way…
You need the EMBRACE KIDS film.
Directed by our Co-Executive Director Taryn Brumfitt, this uplifting film brings together a vibrant collection of stories from young people and famous friends alike, who share their experiences about body image, bullying, gender identity, advocacy, representation and more. Designed for kids aged 9+ (and their parents too!), this vital documentary is an energetic mix of animation, live action, interviews, music and more. Learn more.
Helping your kids build better body image isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present, informed and open to learning. These resources make it easier to show up with confidence, support your child with care and even mend your own relationship with your body along the way.
Whether you start with a five-minute video, a guide or a family movie night, every step you take makes a difference. You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.
