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Illumine for Parents: Why we need to foster body appreciation in our daughters

19 minutes Posted Sep 14, 2022 at 3:00 am.

Can you talk to us about the concept of ‘body image’ and how this term is often used to refer to how someone looks, but is in fact much more than this?

What are some of the concerning psychological and physical behaviours that can develop in adolescent girls as a result of body dissatisfaction?

Can you tell us about ‘normative discontent’?

What has your research shown to be some of the biggest influences on body dissatisfaction?

What advice do you have for parents on how to manage this?

For those parents who have yet to have their daughters enter the sometimes very tumultuous phase of puberty, can you tell us about some of the key facts that we may find surprising?

What are some of the common behaviours that children witness in their parents that can be detrimental to the development of their own body appreciation?

What are positive actions that parents can take to model body appreciation for their children?

What advice do you have for parents who may be concerned about their daughter’s perception of her own body image?

Do you think that the more inclusive representation of body types, skin colour, hair styles and fashion in the media, are helping to pave the way towards greater acceptance of all bodies and beings?

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How many of us have looked in the mirror and not liked what we see? The focus girls place on their appearance as a measure of self-worth can be an issue for many adolescents, and even younger children. Research confirms girls can develop dissatisfaction with their appearance at age five. So how do we foster in our girls and young women body appreciation rather than dissatisfaction, in a world that continues to espouse beauty ideals that are naturally unrealistic for the vast majority? ...

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