Body Image Fact Sheet - A fact sheet developed by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration about body image.

Perfectly Imperfect Parent - How parents can foster positive self-esteem in their children.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr6T0vgoaz0

What my daugther taught me about body image - A mother's article of lessons about the body that can be learned from young children. These are closely aligned with the messages in the CBCC Parent Book.
http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/parenting-and-families/what-my-daughter-taught-me-about-body-image-20130917-2tw7u.html

When Body Image Concerns Start Early - A mother's experience of body image concerns in her young daughter.
http://www.essentialkids.com.au/preschoolers/preschooler-development/when-body-image-concerns-start-early-20130925-2udbe.html

Health at Every Size and Children – the Health at Every Size Philosophy and how we can relate it to children.
http://ahealthyparadigm.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/haes-and-children/
http://healthateverysizeblog.org/2013/02/19/haes-matters-a-health-at-every-size-model-for-our-children/

Fight weight stigma by promoting positive body image for children - Tips for parents from the Binge Eating Disorder Association.
http://bedaonline.com/fight-weight-stigma-by-promoting-positive-body-image-for-children/#.UkIqydISbwA

How the language you use can influence your child’s body image? - video clip for parents from body image expert.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/jo-frost-extreme-parental-guidance/videos/all/expert-opinion-on-body-image

What if Barbie had a ‘normal’ body? – an example of how Barbie would look if she underwent a makeover to have a more
realistic body shape and size.
http://www.essentialkids.com.au/younger-kids/kids-development/what-if-barbie-had-a-normal-body-20130703-2pb9o.html

Teach Your Kids Healthy Body Image with These Fun Games – ideas for parents to help their child to develop a positive body image by appreciating who they are rather than who they think they’re supposed to be.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/marci-warhaftnadler/healthy-body-image-kids_b_3460297.html

Don’t Dumb Girls Down – society’s influence on body image in young girls and how you can help by not focusing on
their appearance.
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/dont-dumb-girls-down-20110829-1jh86.html

7 Rules for Talking to Children About Self-Esteem - a father’s perspective on body image and weight struggles.
http://www.linkedin.com/influencers/20130807202857-15077789-7-rules-for-talking-to-children-about-self-image

Don’t tell your daughter she is beautiful– a brief article explaining the importance of not placing too much emphasis on the appearance of young children (appropriate for parents of boys and girls).
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/10083124/Dont-tell-your-daughter-she-is-beautiful-parents-told.html

Body Image: Function over Form - the importance of emphasising the functional qualities of bodies, particularly in young girls.
http://thehoopla.com.au/body-image-function-form/

Dove Real Beauty Sketches – video clip for parents designed to demonstrate how distorted our perception can be about our own appearance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpaOjMXyJGk

Collette Dinnigan's Advice to Overweight Teenage Girls - an indication of the negative messages that can be conveyed in society and ways to overcome these.
http://www.essentialkids.com.au/older-kids/nutrition-and-fitness-for-older-kids/collette-dinnigans-advice-for-overweight-teenage-girls-20131218-2zl0k.html

Preventing Eating Disorders – a brief introduction to eating disorders and who might be at risk, by the National Eating Disorders
Collaboration.
http://www.nedc.com.au/preventing-eating-disorders

Things You Get Away With When You're Skinny – an individual's story exemplifying the importance of health and fitness rather than size.
http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/real-life/things-you-get-away-with-by-being-skinny-20140627-3ayf9.html

Women's Body Image and BMI - A look at the evolution of the female figure over 100 years.
http://www.rehabs.com/explore/womens-body-image-and-bmi/

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS - MEDIA & SCREEN TIME

Kids screen time - Provides evidence-based information on how much screen time is appropriate for children of different ages, what types of media are considered age-appropriate and some considerations that parents should take into account when choosing what children can watch.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/screen_time.html/%20context/481

The National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines - The National Health and Medical Research Council have developed guidelines to provide information on how much physical activity children should aim for at different stages of development, how much screen time should be allowed and how sedentary behaviours can be reduced or discouraged.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines

Television and TV Time for Young Children - Information for parents about how to set limits and use tv in an active and engaging way with your pre-schooler.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/tv_preschoolers.html/context/480

Learning: Is there an app for that? An American-based research project investigating how children use mobile technology and how parents can encourage use of apps to enhance learning
http://dmlcentral.net/wp-content/uploads/files/learningapps_final_110410.pdf

**see online resources for children below for age-appropriate apps**

online resources for parents - healthy eating

Ten Steps for Healthy Toddlers: Good habits for health, growth and development – tips for parents to develop healthy behaviours in their children from a young age.
https://www.infantandtoddlerforum.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=2252dce5-2235-4905-a900-cfcfab86b693&groupId=11528&utm_source=emp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=itf-may2013

Feeding struggles that keep parents up at night (and how to solve them) – some solutions to common concerns parents have about dealing with their child’s appetite.
http://networkedblogs.com/JKPrT

Taste Rules for Kids and Healthy Food Choices – helping parents to understand their child’s food choices and positive ways to influence them.
http://www.healthcanal.com/child-health/40862-taste-rules-for-kids-and-healthy-food-choices.html

Don't Make Children Eat Their Greens - a parent's experience and advice on encouraging children to eat healthy.
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/sep/22/dont-make-children-eat-greens

Kids in the Kitchen: Getting Your Child Involved in Cooking Helps Develop Healthy Eating Habits
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20131012/GPG04/310120210/Kids-kitchen-Getting-your-child-involved-cooking-helps-develop-healthy-eating-habits?nclick_check=1

Raise Healthy Eaters - How to Raise Kids Who Love Their Bodies (and Don't Diet)
http://www.raisehealthyeaters.com/2010/03/eating-disorder-prevention-part-2-how-to-raise-kids-who-love-their-bodies-and-dont-diet/

Intuitive Eating - Interview with Dr Rick Kausman (author of If Not Dieting, Then What?)
http://www.generationnext.com.au/2014/07/video-intuitive-eating-explained/

Parent Strategies for Dealing with Fussy Eating
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/health_professionals/food/funnotfusswithfood.asp

6 Words That Will End Picky Eating
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-mid/6-words-that-will-end-picky-eating_b_7139710.html

online resources for parents - healthy body weight

Health AT Every Size - Association for size diversity and health is an international professional organization composed of members committed to the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles. Their mission is to promote education, research, and the provision of services which enhance health and well-being, and which are free from weight-based assumptions and weight discrimination.
https://www.sizediversityandhealth.org/index.asp

Body Positive Athletes - Body Positive Athletes promotes the idea that the term ‘athletic’ defines a lifestyle and not a body shape. They celebrate ‘fitness at any size’, and actively work to promote healthy body image and challenge stereotypes of what ‘fit’ looks like.
https://bodypositiveathletes.wordpress.com/

Body Positive Australia - Body Positive Australia offer Group and Individual therapy, Dietetic Support, Yoga, Retreats and Professional Development all focussed on becoming more Body Positive! They focus on a health at every size and no-diets approach.
http://bodypositiveaustralia.com.au/category/blog/

Girls Make Your Move - Girls make your move is an Australian Government Campaign to encourage girls to be involved in physical activity and reduce body concerns that act as barriers to engagement in sport.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/girlsmove/publishing.nsf/Content/home

This Girl Can - This girl can is a campaign from the United Kingdom developed by Sport England to encourage women’s participation in sport through decreasing barriers to physical activity such as body image concerns.
http://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/

Play Sport Australia
https://www.facebook.com/playsportaustralia/videos/?ref=page_internal

online resources for children

Sing along with Will.i.am and the gang from Sesame Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyVzjoj96vs

I Am Special by Grover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gms-Yk7mzv4

Songs that promote healthy eating and drinking, and physical activity – a part of the NSW Government Munch & Move initiative
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-programs/munch-move-resources/music.aspx

Age-appropriate media and apps for children
According to Hirsh-Pasek et al (2015) apps and media designed to promote active, engaged, meaningful, and socially interactive learning (the four “pillars” outlined by learning science) are considered educational.

An interactive or mobile app designed to help parents sing to their children with confidence.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/baby_karaoke/baby_karaoke_landing.html

Games designed to encourage interactive screen time based on content from children’s favourite ABC tv shows.
http://www.abc.net.au/abcforkids/games/

A site that provides reviews of movies with information about how appropriate they are for children across different ages. Includes new releases as well as family classics.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/movie_reviews/movies_landing_page.html

Helps to develop reading readiness in pre-schoolers and school-age children. Endorsed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
http://readingeggs.com.au/

Helps develop numeracy in children aged 3-8 years. Endorsed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
http://mathseeds.com.au/

Books for children

**These books may be purchased through many bookstores, as well as online at Amazon.com and BookDespository.com

I Like Me! – by Nancy Carlson (age 3 – 5 years)
"I Like Me,'' says an emphatically cheerful girl-pig who demonstrates an imperturbable sense of self-esteem: "I have a best friend. That best friend is me!'' She paints, bikes, reads, takes good care of herself, and even deals with her own occasional fallibility: "When I make mistakes, I try and try and try again.'' I Like Me is visually interesting, with sturdy animals drawn in a deliberately artless style. Simple shapes, strong lines, and clear colors, with lots of pattern mixing, show what is not described in the minimal text.

What I Like About Me! – by Allia Zobel Nolan& Miki Sakamoto (age 3 – 8 years)
This fun-loving book proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special. The kids in What I Like About Me! are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. Still others wouldn't trade their big feet for a lifetime of free video games. A mylar mirror embedded in the last page let kids take a look at themselves and decide what they like best about themselves.

Charlie the Caterpillar – by Dom Deluise & Christopher Santoro (age 3 – 8 years)
As Charlie the Caterpillar meets one group of animals after another playing together and having fun, he asks if he can join in. But each time he's told not welcome -- because he's ugly. As winter approaches, Charlie spins himself a cocoon. When spring arrives, the cocoon opens and out comes Charlie -- now a beautiful butterfly. Everyone wants him to be part of their group. But Charlie puts these fair-weather friends properly in their place in this heartwarming story about the meaning of true friendship.

The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem - by Diane Loomans (age 3 – 10 years)
A charming book filled with characters that children can relate to while learning the qualities of a positive self-image

Beautiful Girl: Celebrating the Wonders of Your Body – by Christiane Northrup & Kristina Tracy (age 4 – 10 years)
For years the author has taught women about heath, wellness and the miracle of their bodies. In this book, she presents these ideas to the youngest of girls. It also states that to be born female is a very special thing and carries with it magical gifts and powers that must be recognized and nurtured.

Full Mouse, Empty Mouse – by Dina Zeckhausen (age 5 years and over)
What can two little mice do when they are chased by the cat, hounded by the dog, and threatened by the deadly mousetrap? Billy Blue tries eating more food to soothe his distress, and Sally Rose stops eating altogether. But when stuffing and starving themselves don't help, they learn to look for answers in their hearts, and with their family and friends. Full Mouse, Empty Mouse is a story that addresses the complex problem of eating disorders in a language that young children can understand.

Your Body is Brilliant: Body respect for children - by Sigrun Danielsdottir (age 4 years and over)
Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they need. The colorful illustrations in this unique picture book will encourage children to love their bodies from an early age. By learning about all the wonderful things bodies can do, and how each body is different and unique, children will be inspired to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives. Promoting respect for body diversity among children will also encourage kindness and help prevent bullying. This book is ideal for children aged 4 and upwards to read at home or school, either alone or with a parent, family member, teacher or other caring professional.

The Magnificent Toby Plum – by Deirdre Cowman and Deirdre Ryan (more appropriate for children over the age of 6 years)
Toby Plum wishes he could be just like everybody else but everything changes when a funny little creature appears at his window. When Toby goes on his magical adventure he learns that the world around us is full of magnificent differences. He learns to appreciate the things that make him unique and special and stops comparing himself to other people. After all, life would
be pretty boring if we were all the same! Visit www.magnificentlyu.com

BOOKS FOR PARENTS

The Body Image Survival Guide for Parents: Helping Toddlers, Tweens, and Teens Thrive – by Marci Warhaft-Nadler
This book tackles the tough questions that you and your kids face as they negotiate aspects of body image and self-esteem in a world filled with adverse messages. Hands-on tips and activities, real questions and answers, helpful Internet resources, and warning signs of dangerous behaviour.

Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: How weight obsession is messing up our girls and how we can help them thrive despite it –
by Robyn Silverman
Based on Dr. Robyn Silverman's research at Tufts University, and filled with honest young voices, Good Girls Don't Get Fat: decodes the ripple effects of actions that damage our girls and provides tools to help stop them; shines light on the positive influence of women who embrace body types of any size and explains how to model the right behaviour; shows how girls, whatever their size, can own their strengths, trust their power and accomplish amazing things.

Kids, Carrots, and Candy: A practical, positive approach to raising children free of food and weight problems – by Jane Hirschmann & Lela Zaphiropoulos
This insightful book offers a common-sense, relaxed approach to healthy eating based on the method of self-demand feeding. Contrary to the belief that children must be forced to eat what’s good for them, to clean their plates, and to avoid all sweets, Kids, Carrots, and Candy presents evidence that children will naturally self-regulate their eating if rigid rules are not imposed upon them. In this comprehensive parent-child guide to eating behaviours (from infancy to adolescence) the authors show parents how to put an end to the eating battles which confront them on a daily basis.

I'm Like So Fat: Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-obsessed World -
by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
Although aimed at parents of adolescents, parents of young children are likely to find helpful tips in this book. It's contents also contributed to the development of the CBCC resource.
Today's media-saturated teenagers are bombarded with mixed messages that distort their self-image and lead many to overeat and others to starve themselves. When "I feel fat" becomes a teen's common refrain, how can worried parents respond
constructively? With "I?m, Like, SO Fat!" Dr. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer shows parents how to strike the difficult balance between bolstering self-esteem and offering constructive advice. Drawing on her landmark study, Project EAT (Eating Among Teenagers), and her experience as a mother of four, Neumark-Sztainer offers a wealth of science-based, practical ideas for instilling healthy eating and exercise habits, educating teens about nutrition and portion size, and talking about body image. Here is a rock-solid foundation that parents everywhere can build on to help their teens stay fit, eat well, and feel good about their looks in a world
where too-perfect bodies are used to sell everything from cosmetic surgery to fast food.

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