Nurturing Healthy Self-Image and Body Positivity with Jessica Secrest

13/10/2023 51 min Episodio 61
Nurturing Healthy Self-Image and Body Positivity with Jessica Secrest

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Episode Synopsis

This week Dr. Laura Anderson invites Jessica Secrest back to Real World Parenting to discuss a topic close to their hearts: nurturing body positivity in children. Together they explore ways to encourage empathy and be mindful of language and non-verbal cues that shape your children's self-image. Explore how to initiate these important conversations with your kids, emphasizing respect and kindness for the bodies they have. Tune in for an insightful discussion on promoting a positive body image. What You Will Learn:Don't comment on your body in front of your childrenBe mindful about the words you use, your facial expressions, heavy sighs, etcSet a good example by complimenting yourselfyou don't get to chose the body you have - you get one, treat it wellHow to be kind to our bodiesEncourage empathy because you can't know everyone's situationFind a different way to reward children that isn't foodThis is a conversation relevant for both boys and girls

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