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Healthy teen body image is extremely important to a teenager's or a preteen's self-esteem. Learn about teen body image and the media, tips you can use to boost your teen's body image, and if your teen's body image is postive or negative.

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Parenting Quiz on Body Image
Does your daughter have a healthy body image? Find out here.

Body Image: Help your Teen Develop a Positive Body Image
Body image is an important issue for teen girls and boys. Help your teen develop a positive body image with these seven tips.

What is body image?
Body image is psychological in nature. Find out exactly what it is here.

Does Your Daughter Have a Positive Body Image?
Girls tend to struggle with body image in far greater numbers than boys. Studies show that boys don't focus as much on their body shape and size as do girls. Learn more here.

Body Image and the Media
Body Image FAQ: How does the media effect body image in teens?

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