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12.6.16

Ask Julia: Getting past what you *should* say about body image.

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

Dear Julia, When my daughter laments about her body not looking how she wants, I know I’m supposed to say “its not about looks it’s about health,” but she just rolls her eyes and says, “yes it is.” 2 min read

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10.3.16

#MediaMondayTip: The TV secret your daughter needs to know

Michelle Cove

Something’s off with the actress playing the main character on your daughter’s favorite show, but you can’t quite place it. 5 min read

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9.14.16

Ask Julia: How to role model body positivity even when you’re not feeling it

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

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I am not in the best shape right now and look what I found staring at me in the magazine aisle at CVS (a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue). As a person is struggling with her own self worth around weight, when I see something like this that makes me feel self-conscious, how do I not overreact in front of my daughter? 2 min read

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8.15.16

Ask Julia: My daughter’s friend criticizes her looks.

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

My daughter has a friend who constantly makes critical comments about her looks (i.e. your eyes are too big and look creepy, your hair so thin, etc). How can I teach her to not internalize these comments? I’ve noticed that she’s recently become more concerned with her appearance and I’m worried about the negative impact …

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7.13.16

Ask Julia: What happened to “No thank you?”

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

Julia, Why do my friends and family explain their latest food philosophy to me? If I offer someone a slice of pizza, they explain that they are saving their gluten for weekends. What happened to, “No thank you?” While I can manage myself, I am not sure how to protect my daughter from these ongoing …

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5.10.16

Ask Julia: I Want Every Girl To Feel Self Love, But…

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

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I love this site. I was a teacher for many years. Nutrition and Health Education were my majors and I tried to weave in these topics to everything I taught. I do have one comment about body image and self-acceptance. I absolutely want every girl to feel self-love and confidence. But it makes me uncomfortable …

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4.12.16

Ask Julia: My Daughter is Concerned About Dark Body Hair

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

Hi Julia: My daughter is concerned about all the dark hair she has on her arms and legs. She is adopted and the only one in the family with dark hairs, it’s also not common in her peer group. She is only 8 and is already worried about it. Please help me help her. Thank …

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3.9.16

Ask Julia: How Do I React To My In-Laws’ Cosmetic Surgery In Front Of My Girls?

Dr. Julia V. Taylor

Some of the toughest questions about raising girls are about body image. The response to Parenting Girls Through Diet Season with body image expert and author Julia V. Taylor was clear – you want more!   Hi Julia, Recently, both of my younger brothers have married women with substantial amounts of plastic surgery. Both have …

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1.5.16

Parenting Girls Through Diet Season

Simone Marean, Co-Founder & Co-CEO

How to role model and communicate with girls about body image, even if we don’t feel good about our own bodies. – Interview with Dr. Julia V Taylor 8 min read

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8.25.15

5 Steps To Improve Back-To-School Shopping with Your Tween

Simone Marean, Co-Founder & Co-CEO

We received several emails this summer about shopping with your tween daughter, but this one inspired me to compile a few thoughts: There’s an issue that is coming up more and more with my 8 year old daughter and one that I hear about a lot from friends with older girls — and that is …

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