Self-esteem and body image

Self-esteem and teenagers

Top tips on what you can do to help your teenager build positive self-esteem.

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Understand self-esteem issues and ways to help your child feel more confident in themselves.

Low self-esteem in teenagers

Practical steps and strategies that you can try to help your child develop positive self-esteem.

Help your teenager build positive self-esteem

Young people share their stories about their self-esteem as a teenager.

What they wish you knew about self-esteem

Watch this video to learn how to identify the risk factors and encourage positive body image.

How to prevent negative body image

Encouragement is the manure for the soul, so learn how to do it with father of 8 Jay Laga'aia.

How to praise your teenager

Help your child improve their self-esteem by supporting them to build on their strengths.

Help your teenager feel more confident

Low self-esteem in teenagers is becoming increasingly more common thanks to things like social media use. Learn how to help your teen overcome low esteem here.

Image of a teen boy, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.