Tag: body image
A young teen feels bad about her hair
Sensitivity to comments about her hair may not be more than that.
Friendships after recovering from an eating disorder
A teen’s friend dumps her after she recovers from an eating disorder, leaving her confused about what happened.
Fat Talk Among Friends
by Sophia Dembling Guys know better. When the woman in their life asks, “Do I look fat?” guys respond, “Gosh, I love you more every day, honey,” or “Now would be a great time for me to start painting the kitchen, don’t you think?” or “Hey, is that a UFO up there?” Anything to avoid fat talk. Among female friends, […]
Contending with the Food Police
QUESTION Dear Irene, What can you say to buddies in this situation to get them off your back: You go to a restaurant. They order burgers and fries. You order a salad. They mock you and proceed with comments like "That’s not real food. Why do you always get a salad? Are you trying to […]
Middle School Frenemies: Why Are Girls So Mean?
Why are girls so mean, especially in middle school? If your daughter is being teased and bullied, here are some tips to help.
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