- Watch what you say about yourself.
Romper reported:
“Nora Zelevanksky, a novelist in Brooklyn, says it’s important to look at that way you talk about your own body before lecturing a child on how to talk about theirs.”
When a child hears you belittling yourself by saying things like, “That sweater makes me look fat”, or “I wish I didn’t have all these wrinkles around my eyes”, it sends a message that imperfections make or break self-fulfillment.
Family Doctor reported:
“Even body language is not lost on children. Something as small as frowning in the mirror when you are trying on clothes can have an impact.”
When you get dressed, talk about how cozy you feel, or how you love wearing your favorite color.