By Jill Britz
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Body image is such a hot topic. But what about body image in our kids? Do we have to worry about that now, too?
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By JustMommies staff
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How much praise we give to children is a growing debate in the United States. There are some who say too much praise will give kids a false sense of reality, an inflated ego, or a pride complex. In places like China, praise is so rare it is a cultural taboo. However, withholding praise to children can
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By Laura Leavitt
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Low self-esteem is important to note and work to alleviate in your children.
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By Laura Leavitt
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You have ways to help your child feel like they can soar.
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By Jan Fulcher
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Parenting language that promotes healthy body images. Constructed on a 5 foot 1 inch frame, my husband thinks even that is a stretch, my body image has been a work- in- progress for most of my 53 years. While I was raised by parents who encouraged me to not be limited based on my gender, size or body
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By Laura Leavitt
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A child with a tendency to cry can make it hard to know what to do.
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By Laura Leavitt
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Kids can be really unkind, but you can help to build their self-confidence.
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By Laura Leavitt
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It's important to know your words matter.
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By JustMommies staff
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Just sit and watch the television for a little while and it would appear that everyone has a flawless complexion and a perfect body. Our children are seeing images of men and women that spend countless hours working out and spend who knows how much on plastic surgery to look as good as they do. Not to
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