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The home environment can make a difference in how children see and values themselves as individuals. Parents play an important role in promoting positive body image and self-esteem, as well as preventing disordered eating by ensuring the messages children are getting about themselves are positive and empowering. Parents can ensure that when children are in their care, they are being treated with respect and celebrated for their differences and uniqueness so that they can build a sense of who they are from the inside out. Below you will find information that may help you create a home environment that fosters positive body image in your whole family.


Promoting Positive Body Image
What is positive body image ?
As Parents, what is our role in promoting positive body Image and preventing disordered eating?
What are some quick tips to promote positive body image in Athletes?
What are some ways to enhance male body image in particular? 
Incorporate the 10 BodySense Basics into your daily coaching.
Understanding Natural Body Size
What is natural body size ? And how does it relate to athletes?
How do I know when my child is at his or her natural body size ?
What happens when we try to change our natural body size ?
Building Healthy Athletes
Are athletes under more pressure ?
Do female athletes have different menstrual periods than non-athletes?
What is The Female Athlete Triad?
Can weight loss give an athlete competitive advantage?

What is the connection between being a good athlete and having an eating disorder?

What are the risks of steroids, nutritional supplements, powders and pills?
Combating Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia
What is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorder?
What are the signs and symptoms of disordered eating in athletes?
Who is at risk of disordered eating?
I think an athlete has an eating disorder, now what do I do?
Are eating disorders particularly a woman’s issue?
How do disordered eating and body image issues affect males?

What can parents do to prevent disordered eating in their child athlete?

What are some strategies for prevention and early intervention for male athletes with disordered eating?
What do I look for in a professional health provider?