Comments on: ‘Body Image Survival Guide’ for kids https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/ Wellness of the Mind, Body & Soul Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:00:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-78 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:38:32 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-78 The winner has been posted in my latest blog post. Go to http://www.reallifeformom.blogspot.ca.

]]> By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-77 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:37:14 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-77 This comment has been removed by the author.

]]> By: Marci W.N. https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-76 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:29:49 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-76 Excited to hear who wins the draw!!
:o)

]]> By: Candace Ouimet https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-66 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:36:59 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-66 Thanks so much Marci I will be buying your book for sure – LOL just waiting anxously for the draw in case I win! Great info and thanks again!

]]> By: Marci W.N. https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-65 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:18:44 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-65 In reply to Candace Ouimet.

Actually, research shows that both girls AND boys can be affected by the toys they play with. There are way too many dolls on the market now that are way too grown up and mature looking for little girls. The problem is that some girls end up wanting to emulate what they see and kids are only kids for so long, we have to encourage them to appreciate where they are instead of wanting to speed ahead and grow up too fast. In my book I answer a question from a parent about what to do when your daughter wants to play with a doll her friend has but you don’t approve of and I think the best thing to do is to explain that while it’s fine for her to play with this doll at her friend’s house, it’s not something your comfortable with at your home (You don’t want to be too restrictive)then go with her to the toy store and look for other dolls that the two of you both think would be fun to play with! Feel free to explain that the best part about being a kid is getting to run around, play and get messy and some of the dolls these days aren’t really dressed to play, so they’re not really much fun. Boys need to learn that although most action figures are built with mega-sized muscles, REAL heroes don’t need big muscles, just huge hearts! (I share some tips in my book about this as well) :o)

]]> By: Candace Ouimet https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-64 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:17:20 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-64 Any opinions on toys (ie Barbies) that might affect body image?

]]> By: Marci W.N. https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-63 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:52:07 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-63 In reply to MomOf2.

An art project is a GREAT idea!

The point is to make these activities so much fun, your kids won’t even realize their self-esteem is getting a boost while they play!

I’m thrilled to have been able to share some of my tips with you, there are lots more in my book! :o)

]]> By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-62 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:58:22 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-62 In reply to Mommy Meen.

Thanks Marianne, I’m glad it gave you some good ideas!

]]> By: Mommy Meen https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-61 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:55:54 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-61 Love it! This is exactly the sort of reminder I need now to help both my children grow up thinking about their health instead of body image. Definitely some ideas that I want to incorporate right away! Thanks ladies 🙂

]]> By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-60 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:48:51 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-60 In reply to MomOf2.

An art project is a great idea, then it’s something fun for the kids too!

]]> By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-59 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:47:47 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-59 In reply to Sophia.

That’s great Sopia! It’s definitely scary that body image issue’s are starting so young but hopefully we can all be more proactive is promoting positivity.

]]> By: Salma Dinani https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-58 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:45:02 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-58 In reply to Candace Ouimet.

What you’re already doing for your girls is amazing Candace! The scale thing is a good pointer. I did that recently too as I noticed my kids would step on it when they came in our bathroom. Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: MomOf2 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-57 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:30:31 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-57 Great pointers and love the games – will definitely try them with my kids and turn in to an art project for their rooms for a daily reminder!

]]> By: Sophia https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-56 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 03:36:36 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-56 Great read and loved the easy tips! I have been teaching Kindergarten for over 5 years now and I really see the “body image” issue coming up more and more and it’s really heart breaking! I will definitely be using your tips in the classroom and also at home with my own son. He’s almost 2 and a bit young for a conversation 😉 but promoting a healthy lifestyle in our home will be encouraging for him in the future. Thanks ladies.

]]> By: Marci W.N. https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-55 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:26:27 +0000 https://www.salmadinani.com/body-image-survival-guide-for-kids/#comment-55 In reply to Candace Ouimet.

That’s AWESOME Candace!
I’m so glad my article and tips from my book have inspired you and your family and I LOVE what you’re doing already! Your kids are very lucky!
It’s never too young to make sure our kids are getting the healthiest messages possible, which is why I created my “Fit vs Fiction” workshops that I bring to schools (Grades 3 through high school) Self-Worth isn’t measured in pounds.
:o)
http://www.fitvsfiction.com

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