Insider – Kristin Salaky
It’s no secret that people’s relationships with their bodies can be fraught and complicated. And that behavior can start at an early age. A study claimed that children as young as five have concerns about how their body looks, and 80% of 10-year-old girls have already been on a diet. The scary statistics may motivate parents to try and prevent their child from forming unhealthy feelings about weight and body image. And although that can be tough to do, there are some ways you can steer your kids into a more positive way of viewing their bodies. (more)