The Child Psych Podcast26 Mar 2025

Promoting Positive Body Image in Girls with Drs Lindsay and Lexie Kite, Episode #124

Today's episode is a sneak peak from our upcoming summit. We speak with Drs. Lindsay and Lexie Kite, authors of More Than a Body, about how parents can help their children develop a healthy body image in a world that often prioritizes appearance over well-being. We explore the concept of self-objectification and how societal pressures, especially through media, can lead kids—particularly girls—to view their bodies as ornaments rather than instruments.

The Kites emphasize body image resilience, encouraging parents to challenge harmful beauty standards and model a positive relationship with their own bodies. They share practical strategies for fostering a healthier mindset in children, including focusing on what bodies can do rather than how they look, promoting media literacy, and reinforcing self-worth beyond appearance.

This episode offers essential insights for parents looking to raise confident, body-positive kids in today’s image-focused culture. To find out more about the Kite's click here: https://www.morethanabody.org/more-than-a-body-book/

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Our Childrens Mental Health and Parenting Spring Summit is happening from April 21- 25th.

18 masterclasses, plus 5 live workshops, where world renowned experts tackle incredible topics like parental anxiety, getting kids to listen, early parenting intervention, picky eating, resiliency, keeping kids safe online, healing attachment and so much more!

The summit is free- and for those of you who can not attend live - recordings are available. To find out more, click here

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