A practical seven-step plan for protecting children from harmful diet culture, and helping parents make peace with their own body image.

Too many of us have grown up feeling unhappy with our bodies, harmed by society’s rigid and often unrealistic ‘beauty’ standards. But increasingly, parents and carers don’t want their kids to feel the same pain they did.

In Body Confident You, Body Confident Kid, psychologist Dr Charlotte Ord provides easy-to-follow, evidence-based guidance for helping your children develop positive body image, and for freeing yourself from deeply entrenched body-based anxieties. Her plan covers:
Building appreciation of all body typesConsidered use of languageDeveloping strong self-esteemNavigating social media and the advertising environmentMaking movement funFeaturing practical exercises, tips and clear takeaways, this ground-breaking, compassionate book is your chance to rewrite the script on body confidence – both for your kids, and for yourself.

‘Whether you're aware that your own body image isn't great and know you don't want your child to have the same experience but aren't sure how to address it, or you've noticed that your child has a poor body image and you want to know how to help them improve it, I am on your side. And I know I can help.’ ­– Dr. Charlotte Ord