“I don’t feel like I am pretty or healthy. What can I do to change that?”

PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES
Do you know anyone who looks beautiful from the outside, but are really not nice people? Have you noticed others who are not beauty queens, but you love being with them?

SOCIETY’S STANDARDS
Its not uncommon for teen girls to compare themselves to the airbrushed images of today’s fashion models. The media is full of photos of teens who appear to look flawless.

ITS AN ILLUSION
Without make-up, perfect lighting and good camera angles, the teen girls you see on television and on billboards do not look the same as they do in an advertisement. They get pimples and have bad hair days–like everyone else.

WORKING WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
Each person is born with a unique look. The size and shape of one’s facial features as well as one’s body shape is usually a combination of genetics. Thus teens needs to learn how to work with what they’ve got.

HEALTH IS BEAUTIFUL
Have you noticed that teens who eat fresh fruit and vegetables, and drink plenty of water seem to have good skin? Teens who exercise regularly also seem to have nice muscle tone and fit well in their clothes.

ACCEPTING ONESELF
Before your teen decides to change, you may want to ask them a couple of questions. Who are they changing for? Who are they comparing themselves to? What do they like about themselves? What can they realistically change?

LOVING YOURSELF
If they decide to make some changes, make sure they come from a place of loving themselves … for their physical appearance is just a small part of who you really are. (And hopefully, the friends they choose to surround themselves with are wise enough to know this)

If your teen is struggling, I can help you to discover the cause and remedy it. I invite you take that critical next step, and allow me to demonstrate the support I can offer to you and your family.

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