Research has found that 53 percent of young American girls report having negative feelings about their bodies. By the time they reach the age of 17, that number grows to 78 percent. And boys are not ...

“The older generation, they made/reinforce the beauty standards, then pass it on to their kids.” 1 Source: Cavan Images - Offset/ Shutterstock The last thing most parents want to do is contribute to ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ...

Your kids are always listening. They hear the words you say and the way you say them, whether it's to yourself or about someone else. They read your body language and soak in every detail, and knowing ...

Parents who struggle with food and self-image can inadvertently pass along unhealthy behaviors. Here’s how to avoid it. By Virginia Sole-Smith This story was originally published on Feb. 19, 2020 in ...

The development of body image begins at an early age, often earlier than parents realize. By elementary school, some students are already exhibiting signs of negative body image by making disparaging ...

Why it matters that kids learn the right terms for their body parts — including the difference between the vulva and the vagina. (Getty Images) Experts agree that it's important to teach kids the ...