She wiggles and giggles and waves and kicks, catching fingers and toes for chewing as they pass her angelic face. She delights in the perfection of herself and the perfection of being alive. There...

The reflection you see in the mirror may seem straightforward for a quick passing. “Good hair day,” “bad hair day,” “looking good,” “just not feeling it.” But, in truth, what you see is more than...

Whatever your child’s age or gender, body image is a topic that belongs in your daily teaching and communication. If body image is a sensitive or confusing topic for you as an adult, imagine how it...

Open up any social media app, and you’ll see it – in ads, in videos, in your friends’ posts and photos. Turn on the TV or open a magazine, and you’ll see it – in commercials, in programs, in fashion...

Healthy body image role models are tough to find, let alone meet. Especially in Diet Culture. Diet Culture is a system of false beliefs that we’re taught. Despite their glaring untruths, they’re...

Body image is complicated. Rarely is there anyone over age 4 or so who loves her body. That is so sad; none of us is born hating our body. And even through early stages of life, we revel in our...

Tips for how to overcome poor body image and body dissatisfaction tend to be generic. Or at least limited. Suggestions such as valuing what is inside and not just what you look like on the outside....

There are plenty of articles about the terrible ways social media affects body image for people of all ages. And for good reason. They’re true. Social media can be a huge body-image killjoy. You...

By Dr. Elayne Daniels | June 17, 2021 | 0  How do you know if your child’s body image problems are cause for concern? If you’re thinking, “Oh great! Now this to worry about?” I get it. Just...