10 Ways to Promote a Healthy Self-Image

1. Lead by example—if a parent is always on a diet, it will affect the children
2. Provide healthy meals and snacks for your kids
3. Encourage activities that will keep children physically fit
4. Compliment your children regularly
5. Avoid placing an emphasis on people's weight, instead talk about being healthy
6. Never tell your child she/he is fat or ugly.
7. Limit exposure to negative media
8. Encourage communication with your kids—studies show that children that have healthy relationships with their parents tend to have better self-esteem and a more positive body image
9. Help your children see that beauty comes in all color, shapes, and sizes and that everyone can be attractive
10. If you begin to notice any signs of disordered eating, seek help