{"id":16022,"date":"2022-02-23T07:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T07:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/?p=16022"},"modified":"2022-02-24T06:21:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T06:21:03","slug":"single-parenting-in-the-teen-years-help-build-your-teens-body-image-now-to-prevent-problems-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/single-parenting-in-the-teen-years-help-build-your-teens-body-image-now-to-prevent-problems-later\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Parenting in the Teen Years – Help Build Your Teen\u2019s Body Image Now to Prevent Problems Later"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”color:#333;”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/imge.jpg” title_text=”imge” _builder_version=”4.4.6″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″]\n

We parents all remember what it\u2019s like to be a teen, but the world that today\u2019s teens are living in is very different from just a generation ago. Changes in appearance are a natural part of growing up, yet the pressure teens feel to fit in and look a certain way goes right along with these changes. This is something all teens have to deal with, but we as parents can make a big difference in how our teens view themselves. Here are some tips, courtesy of\u00a0Be Prepared Period<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ text_text_color=”#75c043″ text_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight:normal;”]\n

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The media has long been blamed for having a negative impact on body image, but this impact has gone to a whole new level since the advent of social media. A huge proportion of a teen\u2019s time is now spent using social media<\/a>. That means they are constantly exposed to idealized images of the perfect body — not only from celebrities but from their own peers too.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can limit social media use, but since you can\u2019t escape it entirely, Verywell Family recommends teaching your teen to be \u201cmedia literate<\/a>.\u201d Talk to them about how media images are often unrealistic. Even when it\u2019s their own peers they see, it\u2019s very likely that their friends who share the \u201cperfect\u201d image are just as self-conscious as they are.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ text_text_color=”#75c043″ text_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight:normal;”]\n

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As parents, we tend to worry about a teen\u2019s focus on their appearance, especially when they try to look a certain way to be liked and accepted. Kids Health reminds us that when teens seem obsessed with their appearance, it\u2019s partly because they are adjusting to a new reflection<\/a>, and they\u2019re also making a statement with their appearance. To them, they are figuring out who they are, and style is part of that.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″]\n

This isn\u2019t a bad thing; the trick is to allow them to express their identity while also communicating that they aren\u2019t defined by how they look. Compliment your teen on her appearance, but focus on her attributes like her beautiful smile, and never on her size or shape. At the same time, give even more compliments<\/a> telling her what you love about her personality. Your goal is to help her love her body exactly as she is while also building confidence in who she is as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″]\n

Along with complimenting your teen for her personality and character, make sure to support her talents and interests. There is no denying that adolescence can be a rocky time, and one of the best ways you can help her navigate it is by encouraging her to spend time doing what she enjoys. If she stays engaged<\/a> in activities she loves, feels confident in her skills, and sees mistakes as learning experiences, she will have greater self-confidence<\/a> and will be less likely to worry about her appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.6″ text_text_color=”#75c043″ text_font_size=”27px” custom_margin=”||12px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”font-weight:normal;”]\n

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It\u2019s actually a good thing to compliment your teen the right way when it comes to appearance, but focus more on the importance of health<\/a> than appearance. For busy single parents, finding time for exercise and planning healthy meals can be hard. To make this easier, cook meals and do fun activities together. You can start by exercising together, which you can pair with fitness trackers and smartwatches. This can be a great time for bonding, and all the while, you\u2019re both creating healthy habits with the end goal of having fun and feeling strong, not weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

This time also gives you the opportunity to notice whether your teen struggles with body image or is at risk for an eating disorder. If you\u2019re ever concerned, learn to spot the signs of eating disorders, such as weight loss or weight fluctuations. Disappearing after meals, which could be a sign of purging, and avoiding social plans that involve food are other signs to be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n

While you work hard to build up your teen\u2019s body image, don\u2019t forget that your teen will notice if you put yourself down too. Teens, just like adults, simply want a sense of belonging and acceptance. Modeling self-acceptance and building your teen\u2019s positive self-image will help her navigate these years and learn to love herself into adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial _builder_version=”4.4.6″ quote_icon_color=”#ffffff” quote_icon_background_color=”#ffffff” hover_enabled=”0″]\n

Stephanie Haywood is happy to be living her best life. Personal development and self-care gave her a boost when she needed it most, and now she works to share the gift of self-knowledge, self-care, and self-actualization with everyone who visits MyLifeBoost.com.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”|800||||||#ffffff|” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”|||10px|false|false” border_width_all=”9px” border_color_all=”#404040″ text_text_align=”center”] RELATED RESOURCES<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”QUIZ: ARE YOU A PERIOD PRO?” url=”https:\/\/bepreparedperiod.outgrow.us\/are-you-a-period-pro” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ARE-YOU-A-PERIOD-PRO-QUIZ.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″]Whether you\u2019ve just gotten your period, or you\u2019ve been menstruating for a while, there\u2019s a lot to learn about your body. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about Aunt Flow.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”PERIOD 2GO KITS” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/period-kits\/period-kit-to-go” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/period-kit.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ saved_tabs=”all”]You can’t always plan for your period, but you can always be prepared for its surprise arrival. Make sure you’re ready for when you spot the signs with our super cute and discreet 2GO Kits![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”TIPS FOR PARENTS & GIRLS SERIES” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/puberty-and-menstrual-tips-for-parents-and-girls-series” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TIPS-FOR-PARENTS-GIRLS-SERIES.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ global_module=”9626″ saved_tabs=”all”]\n

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We parents all remember what it\u2019s like to be a teen, but the world that today\u2019s teens are living in is very different from just a generation ago. Changes in appearance are a natural part of growing up, yet the pressure teens feel to fit in and look a certain way goes right along with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" specialty=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_css_main_element=\"color:#333;\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" specialty_columns=\"2\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Help_Teen_Daughter_Wont_Talk_About_Her_Period_Blog_Post.jpg\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]We recently received a great question from a parent. Her question is so relatable, that we wanted to share it here! It\u2019s something every parent has felt in one way or another.\n\nHere was her message to us:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"10px||10px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" text_font=\"||on||||||\"]Hello! So glad I found your website. I have two daughters. My first daughter entered puberty, and we talked and dealt pretty comfortably with it. My mistake was excluding my second daughter from those talks bcse I thought she wasn\u2019t ready. Boy was I wrong! Her period and physical development caught me off guard. She started at ten before I had a chance to talk with her. She was frightened and went through it all alone the first time. She has now built a \u201cwall\u201d and is hesitant to talk openly with me when I bring up anything to do with her period. I want openness between me, and my girls, something I never had with my own mother. I always thought I would be a \u201ccool\u201d mom. Can\u2019t believe I messed up so badly!! Any advice? Thanks![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]Phew \u2013 this one is a doozy, but oh-so-relatable, right? Parenting isn\u2019t easy \u2013 so here\u2019s our response:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_font=\"||on||||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\u201cHi there,\n\nThank you for reaching out to us! I first would like to commend you on your efforts to create an environment open to discussion for your daughters. Unfortunately, there is no instruction manual for how to be a perfect parent. Sadly, as onset puberty begins sooner and sooner, many parents have found themselves in your shoes. We are here to tell you: you are definitely not alone.\n\nWhile it is heartbreaking that many girls face this time in their lives alone, it\u2019s never too late to turn things around, even if it doesn\u2019t feel like it now.\n\nHere are some of our top suggestions:[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column_inner type=\"1_2\" saved_specialty_column_type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/First_Period_Conversation_Pinterest_1.jpg\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=\"1_2\" saved_specialty_column_type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#75c043\" text_font_size=\"27px\" custom_margin=\"||12px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" custom_css_main_element=\"font-weight:normal;\"]1. Be honest[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]If you haven\u2019t already, share with her exactly what you\u2019ve shared with me. That is a great start. Kids have a way of viewing parents as perfect, sometimes admitting that no one is perfect along with sharing from the heart can help open the door.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#75c043\" text_font_size=\"27px\" custom_margin=\"||12px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" custom_css_main_element=\"font-weight:normal;\"]2. Promote positivity[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]Think of some ways to promote period positivity. This is where your unique understanding of your daughter will come in handy.\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n