In this episode, Drs. Laila, Jenn and Mary discuss what parents can do to help their children and teens develop a positive body image. Topics such as food culture at home, the dangers of diet culture, modelling positive body image, building self-esteem separate from appearance, and critical media consumption are reviewed.

Resources:

Sick Kids: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/article?contentid=625&language=english

Kelty Mental Health: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/body-image-struggles

CHEO: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/resources/P5686E.pdf

Picture Perfect: The Direct Effect of Manipulated Instagram Photos on Body Image in Adolescent Girls. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15213269.2016.1257392