Self-Esteem Is More Than Body Image
Teenage problems can be much bigger issues than we as parents might think. In fact struggling teens can display many different signs of low self esteem that we simply overlook because we don’t recognize them. With this in mind, it’s important to understand some simple signs to look for in [...]

The Rise of Teens Getting Plastic Surgery
America is definitely image obsessed, which seems to be spreading throughout the world.  Television shows, media, and movies all talk about plastic surgery.  In fact any time a teen has a controversial procedure it is mentioned in the news.  For some reason, we are obsessed not only with image [...]

Teaching Your Teen to Be Healthy Without Emphasizing Weight
Going through puberty is hard enough without having to worry about health and weight issues. Children are cruel to each other and verbally lash out making sure to point out other children’s insecurities and being a struggling teen is even harder. A teenager’s body is already going [...]

How to Develop Positive Self-Esteem in Your Teen
Having a self-esteem teen is easier if the parents start building the child’s self-esteem from the beginning.  Raising teenagers is not always easy, but it helps if parents instill the proper tools during the learning process.  In addition, ask any teenager and he or she will say being [...]

Celebrity Influence on Girls Body Image

Because teenagers lack much world experience they will often look at external sources to craft an identity. This leads them to looking towards celebrities and other famous people as a role model. While most do so in a harmless manner, others take the image they see in celebrities to the [...]

How to Improve a Teen’s Self Esteem
It is all too easy for teenagers to feel that somehow they are missing the mark and they are not as clever or as attractive as their friends. If you have a struggling teen who feels that he or she just isn’t good enough then you may be interested [...]