Tag Archives: Self-esteem

self esteem

The effects of body image on self-esteem can be especially powerful during the teenage years. Although it’s perfectly normal to have negative thoughts and feelings towards yourself once in a while, finding ways to be positive is the key to building a healthy body image and positive self-esteem. What is body image? Body image is […]

How to “Bully-Proof” Kids

    By Gariane Phillips Gunter, M.D.  Do you think October’s national anti-bullying campaign was successful in stopping bullies? The Washington Postrecently blogged about our country having a hard time defining bullying among kids. So, what can we, as parents, do to protect our children and teens? Here are some tips for “bully-proofing” your kids: Distinguish between events […]