Parents who want to protect and empower their children should understand the importance of teaching them anatomically correct terms like penis and vagina. Research shows that while the majority of ...

“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 ...

It would be difficult for me to teach my children how to speak French, because sadly I only know a few phrases. Arguably, it might also be difficult for parents to teach their children to have a ...

Girl Scouts of the USA launched the Body Appreciation Program to help young girls build confidence. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Body image issues among girls is far from a new phenomenon. But the rise ...

Studies show that kids as young as 3 years old can have body image concerns. Author Susan Verde was an elementary school teacher who saw kids forming judgments about their bodies very early on and ...

"I could not believe what I did to my 20-year-old daughter the other day. We're standing in the dressing room, and she had on a dress that looked positively stunning on her. Just beautiful. And I said ...

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 ...

It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of their bodies. However, this dissatisfaction can sometimes take a toll on mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help ...

Across Long Island, teens are facing a quiet but deeply impactful mental health challenge: body image struggles. While it might be easy to brush off concerns about appearance as a typical part of ...