‘Nobody should make you feel bad about your decisions’
In our latest blog, sixth-former Evie, from Kent, talks about social media, Love Island, cosmetic surgery and unrealistic body expectations.
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Avoiding ‘summer body’ hang-ups
As the summer term rolls to an end, both teachers and pupils alike will find themselves longing for the summer holidays. With media pressure to get
'I think girls of a certain age will always have body hang-ups'
Andy Smith is a father of three girls, aged 14, 10 and 4. He explains about their different body image concerns, the impact of female role models in the media and how the Dove Self-Esteem Project has helped his family in overcoming challenging situations.
'Self-esteem and technology have become an entwined issue'
In our first Dove Self-Esteem Project blog, Viv Lamb explains how she approaches the issues of image and body confidence in her role as Head of PSHE at Oakham School in Rutland.
Lorraine Kelly's experience of the Confident Me workshop
Students talk body image worries
Delivering the Confident Me workshop in your school
Parent Zone has been working with the Dove Self-Esteem Project to help boost pupils' self-esteem.
Pledges from students after the Confident Me workshop
Is that really a compliment? Recognising harmful language in school
The impact of positive self-esteem on pupils' lives outside school