As we all grow and attempt to find out way in life we begin to struggle just to fit in a times. While most teens will find a way to fit in by healthy measures, some teens struggle with their weight and their body image. It is easy to see why when you turn on the television and you see what children are watching or you see the covers of the magazines that they are reading. There is a really large emphasis on being thin and many teens believe that this will help them fit in and it will help make them popular.

What is important for children to realize is that appearance can be related to a lot more than just someone’s weight. There are a number of different aspects related to healthy body image that should be taken into consideration and parents can help children understand that. Parents can always help a child feel good and think positively about themselves no matter how he or she may look on the outside. Weight does not have to be a determining factor and parents need to help children understand this very early on.

So, you may be wondering what are some things that you can do in order to help your children feel good about his or her appearance? You can help them find positive ways to fit in related to their talents, personality and abilities rather than their weight. You can also work with your child to help them like what they see when they do look in the mirror.

Start by encouraging your teen experiment with new looks and clothing. Trying new things can make a teen feel special and important. It can make them excited about who they are and it encourages them to experiment and to take risks with new things. This is a great way to start building self confidence for a child of any age. This allows your child to make a statement about themselves. They learn how to feel good about themselves by experimenting with new things and standing out.

You can also make someone feel really good about themselves by giving them lots of compliments. These compliments do not have to be related to the person’s size. Find positive things about your child’s talents and other traits that he or she has and let them know that you think they are special and important. These things will make your child feel good and it will build their self-esteem. Parents need to remember that it is just as important to compliment what is on the inside as it is to compliment what is on the outside. You will also be teaching your child to accept others for who they are, not just for their appearances.

Finally, this one may sound silly but you need to set up boundaries related to how long your child is allowed to groom and primp each and everyday. You do not want them to spend hours upon hours trying to make themselves into something that they are not. Help them have realistic expectations about their appearance and their weight.

Author Bio: Christine Crotts tries to find a little time each day to reflect and write a page in her journal. Christine has written a site containing reviews on silver candelabra, as well as the wrought iron candelabra.

Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
Keywords: feel good,eating disorders,self-esteem,improve self-esteem