Healthy Body Image
Parents should not be intimidated by the topic of body image; but, rather feel empowered by the positive infl uence they have in their daughters’ lives. Open discussion with daughters leads to self-confi dence in their body image and in life.
1) Facilitate open communication and conversation. Speak openly with a daughter about changes that will begin to happen. Let her know that there are no silly questions. Discuss sex, menstruation, common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and how and when to use pads and tampons. The more open one is with a daughter, the more prepared she will be for the changes to come. When topics are discussed openly, she will be more comfortable and confi dent in her body and less apt to believe the myths and disempowering notions spread by social media or her friends.
2) Teenage girls should be reminded that healthy does not equal skinny. Everyone is created with a unique body composition. The importance of taking care of her body now to enable her to live a healthier life in the future must be taught. Remind her that her body is a gift, and that she must eat healthy food to strengthen and fuel her body.
3) Remind teenage girls that social media does not represent reality in any way, especially when it comes to beauty. Happily, we see many famous women speaking out about the importance of strong, healthy bodies and self-esteem. Parents need to reiterate to their daughters that what they see on TV and through advertisements should never be a standard by which they judge themselves.
4) Don’t be a “hater.” Mothers and fathers should be aware of how they talk about their bodies when their daughters are listening. What they hear, they will repeat. There is power in positive body communication and self-compassion. This does not mean ignoring issues, such as obesity, but facing them with an underlying talk-track of improving the health and strength of the body, not just appearances.
Sarah Sercombe has earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and is a Certifi ed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has recently joined Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center in Longwood. With open and compassionate communication, Sarah works collaboratively with families on specifi c health concerns,
nutrition, supplements and illness prevention. She believes in caring for patients and families in the unique way they deserve. Call Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center at 321- 280-5867 for a free Meet & Greet with Sarah.
Also on Thursday, May 11 at 6:00 pm, Mothers and Daughters are invited to a free Trunk Show and Body Image Health Talk. Please RSVP to
NurseMel@MyCIPC.com or call their offi ce.
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