Tag Archive for Self image

The Rise of “Strangely Unsexy&...

on October 7, 2018 by

….And Why It Hurts Women

Movie: ‘Eighth Grade’ And The Horror...

on September 13, 2018 by

For anyone seeking to understand and disciple today’s youth, Eighth Grade provides an insightful glimpse into their world

Infographic: Teens Social Media Life

on September 12, 2018 by

Teens with low social emotional well being experience more of the negative effects of social media and kids with high social emotional…

Flashback: 3 Reminders For Our College...

on September 4, 2018 by

By God’s grace, knowing the true condition of their hearts and the reality of the world around them will help point them…

AEO Says Body Positivity Pays

on August 11, 2018 by

AEO is increasingly finding that “body positivity” messages and real-life models can lead to record sales

Selfies And Teenage Body Image

on June 12, 2018 by

Teens who were more invested in their selfies, spending more time choosing a photo or editing it, were more dissatisfied with their…

Men (15-29) May Be More Selfless Than...

on May 21, 2018 by

A recent study asked 630 Canadian men ages 15 to 29 to identify the values they thought all guys should embody

Body Shaming

on May 20, 2018 by

The Culprits and Impact of Image-Related Insults

Making sure media doesn’t ruin her...

on May 20, 2018 by

Raising a confident, self-assured daughter who is comfortable with her body is not an easy thing to do these days

Why Kids And Teens May Face More Anxiety...

on May 14, 2018 by

With (social media), it’s all about the self-image — who’s ‘liking’ them, who’s watching them, who clicked on their picture

Kindergarten Kids Start Caring About...

on March 25, 2018 by

Long before kids are old enough to start collecting “likes” on social media, they do appear to care what others think about…

Many Teens Take Great Care In Posting...

on February 26, 2018 by

Prticularly girls, may go to great lengths to create a favorable post…even to ask friends to like their posts

Helping Strangers May Help Teens’...

on January 22, 2018 by

When teens step out of their comfort zone to help people they don’t know, they feel confident

Early Puberty In Girls May Take Mental...

on January 19, 2018 by

Girls who enter puberty early — possibly as young as 7 — have a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors…

Helping Strangers Tied To Higher Self...

on December 31, 2017 by

Teens who exhibit prosocial behavior — such as helping, comforting and sharing with strangers — have higher self-esteem a year later.

Ed Sheeran Reflects On His 2 Year...

on December 29, 2017 by

“I go on it and there’s nothing but people saying mean things. One comment ruins your day.”

3 Ingredients Catalyzing The Spike In...

on November 2, 2017 by

And How a Caring Adult Can Actually Help

How To Talk To Your Kids About Body...

on September 18, 2017 by

Having a Biblical body image is something many of us desire to grow into. I know I do! It’s one in…

Social Media Culture Can Lead To...

on September 2, 2017 by

Risky social media posts…might be a deliberate strategy to fit in with the wider social media culture that makes people believe ‘it’s…

What Do Moms Of Tweens Worry About Most?

on August 28, 2017 by

These days, it seems that our generation of mothers face more challenges than every generation before us

Female Bodybuilder 25 Dies Of Protein...

on August 16, 2017 by

Coroners listed “intake of bodybuilding supplements” as one of Hefford’s causes of death, along with the disorder

Fitness Blogger…Focusing On Your...

on August 15, 2017 by

Whenever I see a picture of me, the first things which catches my eyes are my FLAWS

Social Media The “Identity Fitting...

on July 15, 2017 by

Perhaps one of the greatest battles we and our kids face each and every day of our lives is the battle over…

Kesha’s Blended Spirituality

on July 9, 2017 by

Am I dead? Or is this one of those horrible dreams. If I am alive, why? If there is a God

Girls Suffer From Digital Dating Abuse

on July 2, 2017 by

Girls reported that they were more upset by these behaviors and reported more negative emotional responses

Gen Z Power List: Meet The Brands,...

on June 7, 2017 by

From AwesomenessTV to Zendaya, these are the names to know

Bodybuilder Writes Honest Letter About...

on June 5, 2017 by

She writes about the struggles she’s gone through in dealing with the body feature and how it’s affected her life since she…

More Than A Third Of Teenage Girls...

on June 4, 2017 by

Depression in many children appears to start as early as age 11. By the time they hit age 17, the analysis found,…

5 Days of Snapchat Discover – Safe...

on June 1, 2017 by

32% of all teens in US at the age 13 to 17 years old use Snapchat

Shame Youth Ministry And The Imago Dei

on May 31, 2017 by

Self-image is a complex beast. If we have a distorted image of ourselves it becomes very easy to fill our thoughts with…

Miley Regrets Naked Vid And….

on May 22, 2017 by

Opened to to Billboard about reinventing herself and leaving her pot-smoking, partying ways behind her

WHAT Teen Girls See When They Look In...

on May 18, 2017 by

When you’re a skinny child of fifteen, with braces from ear to ear, you doubt that you will ever be appealing,”

Festival Goers Expecting Tropical...

on April 30, 2017 by

“It was supposed to be the most glamorous event of the year, with all the selfie opportunities..social media influencer could dream of,”

Comparison: A Dangerous Word For Youth...

on April 17, 2017 by

It is easy to jump on Instagram, Facebook or even hear about another church’s youth ministry event from your students and begin…

Trying To Pick Your Best Selfie For...

on April 15, 2017 by

Research has suggested the images we pick ourselves are less likely to convey a good impression

The Highs and Lows of Teens’ Instagram...

on April 9, 2017 by

Teens’ use of the photo-sharing service Instagram has both risks and benefits, a new study suggests. Frequent use was linked to a…

Depression Strikes Today’s Teen...

on March 1, 2017 by

…suggesting that the increasing dependence on social media by this age group may be exacerbating the problem

Who Are Generation Z And How To Reach...

on February 28, 2017 by

79% are addicted to their devices. We are becoming what we behold. We desire significance and we are trying to find…

Botox Is Booming Among Teens

on January 30, 2017 by

Selfie culture…youngest patients are after a Photoshopped look (“It’s almost like auto correct,” he said) $382 per treatment

Book: You’re Loved No Matter What

on January 28, 2017 by

Freeing Your Heart from the Need to Be Perfect

Book: liked….Whose Approval Are...

on January 28, 2017 by

For many girls it starts early. The desire to be perfect. The need for approval. The longing for acceptance and being liked…

Helping Parents Reclaim Beauty

on January 13, 2017 by

I never knew how scary the world could be until I became a parent

“Christmas, Girls, & Body Image...

on December 25, 2016 by

Leneita Fix

Book: Glow Kids

on December 20, 2016 by

How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids-and How to Break the Trance

New Smutty “One Finger Challenge”...

on December 3, 2016 by

The “one finger challenge” is an emerging, risqué social media fad where people are taking naked selfies of themselves in front of…

5 Ways To Save A Girl

on November 25, 2016 by

The kind of (youthgroup) girl who draws you in and makes you actually glad to work more hours for less pay than…

Five Actions That Form A Healthy...

on November 11, 2016 by

We live in a “tell all” culture. Social media, image consultants, photographs, smart phone in our hand to record ourselves

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show...

on November 8, 2016 by

Bella Hadid: ‘I want boobs… I want my a** back’

Flashback: Selfies, Sexting, &...

on October 18, 2016 by

Thoughts for parents & youth workers

Snapchat In Privacy Storm Over ...

on September 26, 2016 by

Critics fear controversial device will be used to snap people without their consent

Style Trend: Crop Tops Now Show More...

on September 17, 2016 by

I think everyone is trying 2 out-do the next person 2 stand out anyway they can, even if that means starting trends…

Is This The Biggest Barrier To Students...

on September 5, 2016 by

I believe the main reason students don’t live as powerfully as they could can be boiled down to one simple concept…

Red Hot Chili Challenge

on September 5, 2016 by

US teens hospitalized after consuming world’s hottest peppers

“Cutting”….The Scream On The...

on September 4, 2016 by

Walt Mueller

How To Help Teens Belong

on June 30, 2016 by

“Most teens feel out of place in this world.”

Study Finds Parents Should Avoid...

on June 12, 2016 by

“Commenting on a woman’s weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls,”

Leak Of Nude Snapchat Drove Teen Girl To...

on June 10, 2016 by

Tovonna Holton’s (15) ex was angry about a breakup when he allegedly took an innocent video and turned it into revenge porn

Inside The World Of One 13-Year-Old Girl

on June 6, 2016 by

What it’s like to grow up in the age of likes, lols and longing

Teens Curate Their Instagram Accounts,...

on June 5, 2016 by

In early adolescence, between the ages of 13 and 15, teens are still fairly self-centered and are more likely to worry about…

Body Image Issues A Helpful Infographic

on May 27, 2016 by

CPYU

Heavy Social Media Use Ups Risk of Body...

on May 21, 2016 by

Habitual and prolonged use of social media is linked to a greater risk of younger adults developing eating and body image concerns,

Study Linking Sexual Behavior &...

on May 8, 2016 by

Sexual Media Exposure, Sexual Behavior, and Sexual Violence Victimization in Adolescence

How social media can make us question...

on May 6, 2016 by

…reported being more concerned with things like their appearance or having fun rather than helping others or being honest

Teen Girls More Stressed Than Boys

on May 6, 2016 by

…causes such as college prep tests and poor body image, a WebMD survey show

Breast And Body Changes Are Driving Teen...

on May 3, 2016 by

In a survey of 2,089 English schoolgirls ages 11 to 18, nearly three-quarters listed at least one breast-related concern regarding exercise and…

Why Do Girls Tend to Have More Anxiety...

on May 3, 2016 by

She is more likely to post a photo of herself wearing a swimsuit, while he will post a photo of something he…

Naked Selfie Culture Bad For Young Women...

on April 25, 2016 by

Some experts say Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski sending wrong message

The Limp Truth About Porn

on April 22, 2016 by

“Why young men who grew up with Internet porn are becoming advocates for turning it off.”

Aerie Model Responded To Body Shamers In...

on April 15, 2016 by

Iskra Lawrence was let go as a teen because her 36-inch hips were “too big.”

Instagram Model Essena O’Neill...

on April 14, 2016 by

At age 14..sexually objectifying herself and receiving..mass amounts of praise, attention, and value from society

Values: More Teens Are Using Tinder...

on April 14, 2016 by

Teenagers use the controversial dating app to brag to friends the number of people who want to go on a date with…

Her Daughter Got A Secret Kik Account

on April 11, 2016 by

Just a Few Hours Later, Her Nightmare Started

iPhone 6 Challenge To Test If You’...

on April 8, 2016 by

This pointless and unhealthy trend is another in a line of similar viral “challenges” that shame women

British Teen Selfie Killers Jailed For...

on April 8, 2016 by

Almost 400 children under the age of 18 have reportedly been convicted of murder in Britain over the past two decades

GIRLS AND SEX. . . AN INTERVIEW WITH...

on April 3, 2016 by

By Walt Mueller

Teen Emotional Problems Linked To Future...

on April 2, 2016 by

Jim Liebelt

Social Media Destroying Teen Girls?

on March 21, 2016 by

3 Things you Must Do!

Why 12-Year Old Girls Are Having Sex...

on March 17, 2016 by

That boys their age watch porn regularly, and demand from their girlfriends the sexual menu they see online

Gen Y: You Will Take Over 25,000 Selfies...

on March 10, 2016 by

The survey also revealed that a pupil take about seven minutes to take a selfie

Book: American Girls

on March 4, 2016 by

Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers

Teen Girls And Social Media

on March 4, 2016 by

A Story Of ‘Secret Lives’ And Misogyny

Worship And body Image Manipulation At...

on March 4, 2016 by

By Walt Mueller

How social media is disrupting the lives...

on February 24, 2016 by

Ninety-two percent of American children have an online presence before the age of 2

Selfies, Students & Mental Health

on February 16, 2016 by

How Selfies Can Harm Students…

First Size-16 Model To Cover ‘Sports...

on February 15, 2016 by

Plus-size model Ashley Graham will make history Monday when she becomes the first size-16 model to cover Sports Illustrated magazine’s vaunted “Swimsuit…

The Crazy way Teens Are Hiding Their...

on February 11, 2016 by

Young women are creating second portals for their shared images…

Instagram Supports ‘Fake’...

on February 11, 2016 by

Starting this week, you can now switch between multiple accounts on Instagram, on one device

Selfie Obsession Could Be Ruining Your...

on February 1, 2016 by

Study: People who were more satisfied with their body images posted more selfies to their Instagram

This Is What Happens When You Tell A Mom...

on January 31, 2016 by

Girls of all ages, shapes and sizes are perfect because that is how God made them

Barbie’s New Shapes: Tall, Petite...

on January 29, 2016 by

Dozens of different features to make her look more like the girls who play with her

What Selfies In America vs. China Can...

on January 29, 2016 by

What actually constitutes a good angle — or a good selfie overall — is rooted in what we consider beautiful, and that…

The Perfect Breast Shape…For...

on January 25, 2016 by

British researchers surveyed more more than 1,300 men and women…

Plastic Surgery Trends For 2016

on January 19, 2016 by

The reason for all this self-improvement? The selfie

Megan Fox Slams Social Media…

on January 15, 2016 by

‘It’s Really Toxic For Our Youth Culture’

Hey Kids, You’re Being Lied To About...

on January 15, 2016 by

Only God himself can fix your problems by his grace, in relationship with Him and through meaningful relationships with others

94% Of Teen Girls Admit They Have Been...

on January 5, 2016 by

A mom who was not self-critical of her own weight made them nearly 40% more likely to be body positive

Powerful Video Response To Cyberbullying

on January 1, 2016 by

Girl Creates Powerful Video Message After Friend Falls Victim to Cyberbullying

Kylie Jenner Just Restocked Her Lip Kits...

on December 25, 2015 by

She is still capitalizing on the idea that beauty goodies can give you a rather plump pout

Plastic Surgeon Says Kylie Jenner Led To...

on December 25, 2015 by

I started getting a lot of requests from 17-year-old girls, 18-year-old girls, really young girls

Teens Turn To Secret Instagram Accounts...

on December 20, 2015 by

by Jim Liebelt