Building our tweens self-esteem is one of the many privileges and difficult responsibilities we have as parents or caretakers. There are plenty of outside factors which will impact your child's view of themselves both in positive and negative ways: peers, friends, tv, magazines, school, church, job, music.... So make sure that you help them at an early age build a firm foundation of who they are. This is important because how we feel about ourselves at times determines how we act. When I … [Read more...]
Wasted Thoughts On Dissatisfaction With My Body
Welcome to the 6th story in our series, beYOUtiful Mom! Featured Writer: Beth Saavedra Since my wedding day (that oft cited standard of ideal female weight), I’ve gained over thirty pounds. I’ve also launched a professional career, borne four children, made an international move, gained reasonable fluency in a second language, and read enough books to fill a truck bed. So why is it that I often feel defined by my weight gain and not those other milestones? Why does concern/worry/despair about … [Read more...]