Tag Archive for Self image

Leneita Fix: “Christmas, Girls, &...

on December 14, 2015 by

“You’re so lucky, you can see you’re ribs. I wish that I could.”

I’m Addicted

on December 6, 2015 by

The drug is ac…

Critics Say Retailer Is Sending Wrong...

on December 2, 2015 by

Company under fire for selling sweater emblazoned with ‘slut’

Inside The Mind Of A Teenage Girl – I...

on December 1, 2015 by

I am older now, graduated and I often think that now I am older, surely I should get over these issues that…

Teens (girls) Who Weigh Themselves Have...

on November 30, 2015 by

Weighing yourself frequently is linked to some negative health effects in teens, especially for girls

Modern Family Star Who Was Addicted To...

on November 20, 2015 by

Started having procedures at the age of 19 to help ease his insecurity

FOMO Linked To Stress In Teens

on November 16, 2015 by

90% saying they are afraid they will miss something if they don’t stay connected

Dark Lessons Of Social Media

on November 16, 2015 by

These five teens can thank the model who left Instagram for lessons on the dark side of social media

Book: #Struggles By Craig Groeschel

on November 6, 2015 by

Following Jesus in a selfie-centered world

More: Instagram Teen Star…

on November 4, 2015 by

Be aware what people promote, ask yourself, what’s their intention behind the photo?

Teen Instagram Star Speaks Out About The...

on November 3, 2015 by

“Social Media Is Not Real Life.”

What You Need To Know About Those ...

on October 23, 2015 by

The audience at the baseball game was ASKED to tweet selfies as part of a contest..the announcers mocked them

Facebook Or Fakebook?

on October 16, 2015 by

(76%) said they judged their peers based on what they saw on their Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook profiles

#Being13: Inside The Secret World Of...

on October 6, 2015 by

A first-of-its-kind CNN study on social media and teens.

Why Some 13-year-olds Check Social Media...

on October 6, 2015 by

#Being13

“Brutal Truth Behind Every...

on September 30, 2015 by

jr High Uth Guy

Flashback: L.A. Schools Want Kids To...

on September 29, 2015 by

The consequences of sexting – public humiliation, loss of educational and job opportunities, possible criminal violations

When Does Teen Sexting Become Child Porn...

on September 29, 2015 by

In N.C. 2 teens were accused of being both the victims of child pornography and the perpetrators of the crime

Pope Francis Decries Chasing ‘...

on September 28, 2015 by

The pope spoke on Sunday against what he sees as a consumerist culture that is eroding personal relationships

Flashback: How Girls Are Seeking (and...

on September 27, 2015 by

From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image

Flashback: 3 Sexting Dangers You Need To...

on September 25, 2015 by

If you work with students on campus, or in a church, it is so important to get this message across

Selfies Kill More People Than Sharks

on September 25, 2015 by

The deaths are a tragic reminder to travelers that focusing on a phone screen instead of unfamiliar surroundings is not safe

Majority Of Minors Engage In Sexting,...

on September 25, 2015 by

More than half of respondents (54%) reported sexting as minors. However, only 28 percent sent photographic sexts

Teens And The Media The Last-20 Years...

on September 25, 2015 by

By Walt Mueller: We fail to see just how much and how quickly things are changing

Flashback: The Dangers Of Social Media ...

on September 23, 2015 by

Parents Set Up Their Daughters With a Fake Predator…clip now has over 38 million views

#Being13 Inside The Secret World Of...

on September 22, 2015 by

A 2 year CNN ground breaking study of Tweens and Social Media investigates

Flashback: Struggling Selfies?

on September 22, 2015 by

Researchers are beginning to wonder about any links between girls’ self-esteem and the pics they post online

Selfie Stupid

on September 22, 2015 by

Tourist Arrested After Taking Selfie on Top of Brooklyn Bridge

Modesty Advice To Young Woman

on September 22, 2015 by

Jenna Lee Explains Her Response to Conan O’Brien’s ‘Porn Star’ Joke

FREE…Cinnamon Toast Crunch Selfie...

on September 21, 2015 by

Gone are the days of eating a delicious B-fast and all your friends not knowing about it

Body Image Affects Weight Gain In Teen...

on September 19, 2015 by

Jim Liebelt

Pressure To Be Cool Can Lead To Downward...

on September 19, 2015 by

The pressure to be cool, look good, and own the “right stuff” is detrimental to many children and teenagers

Why We Need Demanding Young Females

on September 16, 2015 by

By Walt Mueller

What Girls Should Demand

on September 16, 2015 by

It goes against everything society is telling you to do. It will make you feel redeemed and will help you see…

Parents To Kids: Your Selfies Aren’t...

on September 14, 2015 by

Parents recreate daughter’s ridiculous selfies because parents are embarrassing that way

Scarlett Johansson And The Liberation Of...

on September 10, 2015 by

By Walt Mueller

The Scarlett Letter –To Girls

on September 9, 2015 by

We may not change the culture but we can help a few students in our school, church, or community

Kids Are Blunt When They Talk About Why...

on August 31, 2015 by

“Don’t get a divorce. It’s really hard on the kids. They don’t understand what is happening.”

The Uphill Battle Of Being A Girl

on August 31, 2015 by

The Uphill Battle of Being a Girl

Mother Lets Daughter STRIP To Fund...

on August 28, 2015 by

to look like Katie Price

Parents Who Overvalue Kids May Be...

on August 23, 2015 by

Jim Liebelt

Aerie’s “Wholesome Bras For Teens....

on August 21, 2015 by

Aerie’s strategic avoidance of hyper-sexualization appears to be paying off with teen girls as well as their parents

Flashback: Are You Jealous Of My ...

on August 20, 2015 by

A simple photo scavenger hunt become a filtering, self-analyzing, obsession-with-perfection photoshoot?

Hailee Steinfeld: Love Myself Music...

on August 17, 2015 by

Her self-love empowerment anthem. #1 most added song at top forty radio in the USA today

Study: Popular, Cool Kids Face More...

on August 8, 2015 by

The scientists had interviewed 184 teens from 13 years, who were studying in the seventh and eighth grades, right upto age 23

Looks Like Some Kids Are Using Makeup...

on August 6, 2015 by

Applying makeup has shifted from a teenage rite of passage…in a selfie-obsessed culture

When Your Daughter Has Anorexia

on July 2, 2015 by

Clare B. Dunkle is a novelist…co-writing Elena Vanishing, and a memoir about teen anorexia from the mother’s perspective

Self-Harm Is On The Rise With Teens, And...

on July 2, 2015 by

Finding physical pain to help relieve emotional distress

Eugene Peterson And A Message To The ...

on June 2, 2015 by

We are called to humility, not pride. We are called to selflessness rather than selfishness. We are called to decrease so that…

New Documentary Shows How Porn Companies...

on May 30, 2015 by

Documentary points out that more people visit porn sites in a month than Netflix, Twitter and Amazon combined

‘Sexual distraction’: Canada Teen...

on May 25, 2015 by

A boy get distracted by my upper back and shoulders, then he needs to be sent home and practice self-control

“DC Super Hero Girls Coming Soon&...

on May 25, 2015 by

A New Super Hero Universe Designed Just For Girls, Slated For Fall 2015

Fear Of Missing Out, Infects 90% Of Kids...

on May 22, 2015 by

How to Disconnect Your Kids From Social Media

Kesha Talks Managing Eating Disorder In ...

on May 20, 2015 by

I don’t pay attention to the Internet or bloggers. I surround myself with positive people

The Rise Of Social Network Dysmorphia

on May 20, 2015 by

It’s a dysmorphia of social impact that is not only unreal, or false – but also harmful. No one cares as much…

Too Revealing For Prom?

on May 19, 2015 by

Teen, 16, asked to leave dance over specially-designed Kendall Jenner style dress with thigh-high slits

‘Ultimate Selfie’

on May 13, 2015 by

Teenager dies being electrocuted as she tries to take ‘ultimate selfie’ on top of a TRAIN

Flashback: That Day I Wore Yoga Pants

on May 10, 2015 by

The issue of modesty gets heated…

Advertising Strategies Marketers Employ

on May 6, 2015 by

By Walt Mueller

The ‘Selfie Arm’ Is A Sarcastic...

on May 4, 2015 by

social media has created the illusion of being more connected create the appearance of having a companion

Chrissy Teigen Hates Photoshop apps&...

on April 27, 2015 by

‘We forgot what normal people look like’

Beth Moore Says, “Keep Your Breasts to...

on April 26, 2015 by

She discusses mean girls, flirts, and how to exude modestly in a sex-obsessed world

Shocking Toll Of Social Media On Girls&...

on April 20, 2015 by

How sexualised images are fuelling rise in anxiety among pupils aged 11 to 13

How Can I Get My Teen To STOP Relying On...

on April 17, 2015 by

She’s placing too much value on what her peers think of her..especially for her self-identity?

See What Women Do When They Have to...

on April 14, 2015 by

Dove’s latest campaign hopes to boost body image, but is requiring ladies to choose a label the solution?

The Sex Appeal Of Non-Conformity

on April 9, 2015 by

New research finds following your own path is a turn-on to potential romantic partners of both sexes.

How being Stubborn, Depressed, And...

on April 9, 2015 by

A MUST read for every teenage girl…the intent to help teens feel less alone in this world

Dove Is Back…#One Beautiful...

on April 9, 2015 by

How we talk about body image

Learning To Love Our Bodies

on April 9, 2015 by

I have a pre-teen daughter. She doesn’t think she is beautiful and it breaks my heart

France Votes To Ban Ultra-Thin Models In...

on April 9, 2015 by

Modelling agencies protest as those employing models considered too thin face fines…six months in prison

Flashback: Israeli Law Bans Underweight...

on April 9, 2015 by

The new law poses a groundbreaking challenge to a fashion industry widely castigated for promoting anorexia and bulimia

‘Selfies Are Bad’, Prince...

on April 8, 2015 by

“Seriously! You need to get out of it. I know you’re young but selfies are bad,” he added. “Just take a normal…

Pimps Target Teens At Montreal Malls

on April 2, 2015 by

I think a lot of teenagers are attracted to money and fame and luxurious things….’oh it’s not that bad, maybe I could…

Kid’s Choice Winner Angelina Jolie...

on March 31, 2015 by

Different is good. When someone tells you that you are different, smile and hold your head up and be proud

Beyond The Selfie

on March 27, 2015 by

5 Things to Learn from Teens – I am Second

New Trends For Selfies

on February 25, 2015 by

Does Sharing Lead to Struggling?

Sex Matters: Jonathan Mckee’s New...

on February 17, 2015 by

“the unedited truth about sex.” Every teenager…needs to read this book

A Psychiatrist’s Letter To Young...

on February 16, 2015 by

One thing I’ve learned is that young people are utterly confused about love –

Fifty Shades Today… A Plea To...

on February 13, 2015 by

Walt Mueller

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Model...

on February 13, 2015 by

more scandalous pictures in the magazine if you open it up…and I think it’s empowering

Children, Teens, Media, And Body Image...

on January 29, 2015 by

The role of media and technology in the development of kids’ and teens’ body image attitudes and behaviors

What Parents Need To Know About Kids,...

on January 29, 2015 by

..parents play a huge part in shaping how kids relate to their bodies

Girls And Body Image

on January 29, 2015 by

Help your daughters learn to identify unrealistic media representations of beauty and to value themselves for who they are

How Girls Are Seeking (and Subverting)...

on January 29, 2015 by

From selfies to shout-outs, girls are using social media both to build up and break down their self-image

Boobs Aren’t News…Get Rid Of...

on January 29, 2015 by

‘We want to see women’s achievements, not their breasts, on the most prominent page of your family newspaper.’

“Yearbook Photoshopping Sparks...

on January 28, 2015 by

Jr High Uth Guy

Teenagers Are Searching For Acceptance

on January 26, 2015 by

This is one reason for they party scene is always so popular: instant acceptance

My Boyfriend Broke Up With Me Because I...

on January 19, 2015 by

But it gives people the right to think I’m a slut. Just because I’m a girl, I can’t freely have meaningless sex

A Teen On Teens And Social Media…

on January 8, 2015 by

“The new normal is the lack of permanence. The result is that it is hard to know who we are.”

Blackouts Common Among Teen Drinkers, UK...

on January 3, 2015 by

“A lot of kids are doing this somewhat regularly, they’re doing it repeatedly,”

The #1 Hits of 2014 A Mix of All Things...

on December 24, 2014 by

This year, we can’t help but note the “blend of music” that made it to the top

Instagram Mass-Deletes Spam Accounts,...

on December 22, 2014 by

resulted in angering all the users that define their self worth by a follower count

Flashback: Boost Your Daughter’s Self...

on December 12, 2014 by

…whose parents ogle over their successes but who feel that they need to keep performing to get their parent’s attention

Viral Video: Weight and Body Image

on December 8, 2014 by

Emily’s video needs to be shared

That Day I Wore Yoga Pants

on December 2, 2014 by

5 Myths About Modesty

UK: School Lambasts ‘Snowplough&...

on November 29, 2014 by

“snowplough” parents are so over-protective of their offspring that the children end up unable to deal with failure

Girls Get ‘Normal’ Barbie With Acne...

on November 23, 2014 by

“She looks like my sister,”

Infographic: How Many Minutes Do Girls...

on November 21, 2014 by

After all those minutes spent per year, 78% of woman still are dissatisfied with themselves

What Parents Need To Know About Their...

on November 21, 2014 by

Austin McCann

Disney Princesses: A Little Girl’s...

on November 21, 2014 by

They are about what we cannot be. They are intended to create a lack in us, to show us that we don’t…