How to help your teenager get over negative body image

First, you have to accept them for who they are as a parent (Photo: Courtesy)

Low self-esteem and negative body image are two major things that affect so many people, even in adulthood.

For teenagers particularly, this distorted image of who they are and how they look can be very damaging and the effects can remain rooted for decades. As a parent, it’s very important for you to identify and build a positive self-image in your child from the beginning.