For the Love of Kids 2005 Practical Parenting Conference

Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D.
WORKSHOP TITLE: Kids Come in All Shapes and Sizes: Helping your child develop a positive body image

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Body image is how you think and feel about your body, and what you imagine it looks like. Body image dissatisfaction among children is increasing at alarming rates. Poor body image can have a range of negative effects, including disordered eating, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. In this workshop, parents will learn about the major factors, which determine body image from infancy through the teen years. Borrowing from scientifically proven techniques as well as ancient wisdom, participants will learn how to help their child develop a realistic, healthy body image. Ideas on how to be a good role model, help your children deal with peer pressure, and identify their signature strengths will also be discussed.

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