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You are here: Home / Archives for self esteem

My Kids’ Brutal Honesty Is Killing My Self-Esteem

July 26, 2017 by Heather Jones 2 Comments

“Your hair is turning really grey, that means you’re getting old.” Awesome. Thanks for that keen observation, son. Can I get some ice for that burn? I have come to the conclusion that kids either don’t have a concept of self-esteem or really don’t give a shit about your feelings. I taught … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Self Tagged With: body image, brutal honesty, childhood innocence, self esteem

My Doctor’s Refusal To Give Me Liposuction Was A Blessing In Disguise

July 7, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

I have always been a little bit self-conscious of my belly fat, even though I am someone that would be considered of normal weight. Even in my late teens, I had a small belly-paunch that I was concerned about. Looking back now, I didn’t appreciate the fact that I was pretty thin at less than 120 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: body image, liposuction, self esteem

My Teenager Is Perfect To Me, So Why Can’t She See That?

January 12, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

As a young woman, I hated going to the hairdresser because I didn’t like looking at myself in a mirror for an extended length of time. Funnily enough, as I have gotten older, and am definitely more wrinkly, it doesn’t bother me nearly as much as it did when I was a teenager. Back then, I never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: Beauty, body positivity, comparison, daughters, filter, Instagram, micro-focus, parenting, perfect, self esteem, teenagers, Teens

Strict Parenting May Be Negatively Affecting Kids

September 23, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

Do you define yourself as a “Tiger Mom”? A new study says that you may be negatively affecting your child’s self-esteem and adjustment in the classroom. A survey of 589 middle and high school students in Hangzhou, China found that adolescents with parents who are controlling, punitive and less … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: happy kids, low self-esteem, parenting, parenting sytyles, punitive parenting, raising kids, self esteem, supportive parenting, Teens, tiger mom

How would you describe yourself?

April 17, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

This is an interesting thought. Let's see....I how would describe myself... I am short. My nose is flat and wide, kinda like Winston Churchill. My lips are big. I have no eye lashes. Well not much anyway. My eyes are dark, almond shape and small. If I'm not smiling I look mad. Actually I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: confidence, dove, Dove Real Beauty Sketches, self esteem, UrbanMoms, women

THE WRONG MESSAGE?

September 27, 2012 by ChantelK

As we head into our final week of September most of us have survived the first few weeks of school (well at least I have), and are beginning to embrace the cooler weather and start to plan for the various yet numerous events and holidays that are approaching quickly.My children have been bugging me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: BABIES, Infants & Toddlers, Miss Representation, self empowerment, self esteem

My Body, Myself

August 7, 2012 by Kath

Ahhh, summer. Long, hot days stretching out in sixty days of leisure, travel, food and wine. It's a great time of year for me and my girls. Two months of togetherness and agenda-less days, hours at the beach or by the pool and wonderful meals shared with friends and loved ones. It's bliss. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: body image, eating, food, self esteem, summer, summer vacation, weight issues

Specs-y and She Knows It

June 7, 2012 by Amanda

Here she is in all her bespectacled glory.Sweet Avelyn Paige, her world a bit clearer now. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childhood, glasses, kids, self esteem

Sex: A Tell All Exhibition

May 28, 2012 by Racheal

I was in Ottawa for Race Weekend and decided, in between running, to take in some exhibits at the city's diverse museums.  I could tell you how wonderful the Van Gogh exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada was, but I'm pretty sure you'd be able to figure that one out on your own. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: body image, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Cocktails & Curtain Calls, controversy, education, homosexuality, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Racheal McCaig, self esteem, sex, Sex: A Tell All Exhibition, Van Gogh

I am my Thoughts – Mindset

March 26, 2012 by erinlittle

Are we what we think? I wrote about Mindset here and you can read more on Carol Dweck's website here. Since I read this post "A Certain Kind of Sadness" - and especially the comments - of Jen's, I've been pondering this issue.  The premise of the post is that we need to keep our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: fixed mindset, growth mindset, Mindset, self esteem, shame, thoughts, vulnerability

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