Nurturing a Positive Self-Image in Kids and Teens: Building Body Confidence That Lasts

Your daughter frowns at the mirror, tugging at her shirt and asking if she looks “fat.” Your son hides behind a towel at the pool, suddenly shy about his body. You wonder when their carefree confidence started to fade and how to help them see themselves with kindness again. The truth is, body image starts forming long before the teenage years, shaped by what children hear, see, and feel every day. Learn how small moments, your words, your reactions, your example can build a lasting sense of self-worth and help your child grow up feeling comfortable in their own skin.