How can we help our kids develop peaceful relationships with their bodies and appearances in a hostile culture that overemphasizes conformity? How can we join in our children's joyful self-expression without perpetuating problematic beauty norms?

In this episode, Angela and I share some strategies for validating the feelings children bring to their self-expression. We also talk about what it means to DO beauty  vs. BE beautiful, and why the distinction matters for identity development. You'll leave with some scripts and considerations that will help you respond to your child next time they ask, "Am I beautiful?"