Body image concerns among tweens and teens are rising — fuelled by social media, diet culture, influencer trends, and unrealistic beauty standards.
In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Charlotte Markey, research scientist, psychology professor at Rutgers University and author of The Body Image Book for Girls, shares nearly three decades of research on body image, eating behaviours, puberty, and adolescent mental health.
Parents will discover:
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Why body dissatisfaction affects boys and girls
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The long-term risks of dieting during adolescence
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How early puberty impacts girls’ self-esteem
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Practical ways to create a body positive home
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How parents’ own self-talk shapes their child’s self-image
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When to seek professional help for eating disorders
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How to build resilience in kids facing appearance-based pressure
If you’re parenting a tween, teen, or young adult, this evidence-based guide will help you navigate conversations about body image, food, mental health, and confidence — while fostering healthier, more resilient kids.
DR. CHARLOTTE MARKEY
Research Scientist
Speaker
Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University, Camden
Author
Mother of two
“We really thought for a long time, perhaps inaccurately frankly, that this was an adolescent girl issue. And increasingly our data suggests that it’s just not, it’s not really confined to an age or a gender.”
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