It can be a daunting task raising children in a world where there are so many societal norms, attitudes and pressures around food and body image. Join Mikala as she speaks with Dr Stephanie Damiano, Manager of the Body Bright Program with the Butterfly Foundation. Stephanie shares invaluable tips on how to support your children to create positive relationships with food and body image. Stephanie also talks about understanding body dissatisfaction and disordered eating, and some of the warning signs for parents who have concerns.Topics covered in this episode:     What is body image, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating?     The importance of language and role modelling.     Tips on how to create a positive relationship with food and body image.     What are some of the early signs to look for when children may be developing body dissatisfaction or disordered eating.      Where to go for support. If you or anyone you know needs support, please call Butterfly’s National Helpline on 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673), visit the Butterfly website to chat online or email [email protected] more information about these topics head to the website using the links below.Episode links:        Butterfly Foundation website        Body Bright families free resources (families with 5-12 year olds)        Body Kind Families free resources (families with teens)        Episode transcript  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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