Latest / Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
Raising Girls Who Like Themselves & Feel Good in Their Own Skin
It’s happening younger than ever. Girls as young as five are worrying about their weight, and by age nine the insecurities can hit hard. In this episode we unpack a listener’s heartbreaking question: “Is my daughter pretty enough?” - and share the practical steps that protect kids from body image pain without making it worse.
KEY POINTS
Body image worries now start between ages 5–9 for many girls
Why reassurance backfires & curiosity helps
The 3-step approach: Curious → Validate → Reframe
Teach function over appearance to build positive body…
The skinny
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