We hear a lot about cultivating positive body image but how can you tell if your child is starting to show signs of a negative body image?
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Do’s and Don’t’s for promoting Positive Body Image in Children
Despite the outside influences they may encounter, there are a lot of things you can do to promote a positive body image for your child.
Continue readingHow to protect your child from online predators
Online predators are a constant source of worry for parents, especially today when many of our teenagers spend so much time online
Continue readingHow Social Media can inform the way children view Body Image
Psychology researcher Dr. Ciara Mahon explains how the content children consume on social media affects their understanding of body image
Continue readingEating Disorders and Social Media
Bodywhys Research and Policy Officer, Barry Murphy, talks about the effect social media can have on those living with eating disorders.
Continue readingSocial media burnout: Why it’s vital to curate a ‘feed’ that makes you happy
Social media burnout can occur when you’ve created a ‘feed’ of images and videos that leave you feeling unfulfilled, jealous and/or inferior.
Continue reading10 questions to consider before getting your child a smartphone
The decision to give your child a smartphone is big and not one to be taken lightly. Here are 10 questions to ask them before you buy it.
Continue readingCyberbullying: How parents and schools can protect children from online harassment
When it comes to school life, bullying has always been a concern. In more recent times the issue of cyberbullying has become more prevalent.
Continue readingHow to keep your child safe on Netflix
Netflix offers thousands of hours of entertainment for children. However, it also has a lot of content that is inappropriate for them.
Continue readingA Parent’s/Carer’s Guide to Social Media Platforms
In order to maintain their online safety, it’s vital for parents to know and understand the social media platforms their children are using.
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