{"id":41400,"date":"2026-09-01T23:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationjeunesentete.org\/?p=41400"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:52:45","slug":"new-video-series-supporting-your-teens-body-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationjeunesentete.org\/en\/2026\/09\/01\/new-video-series-supporting-your-teens-body-image\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School, Body image: be your teen’s ally"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New Back-to-School Video Series<\/h5>

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New Back-to-School Video Series<\/h5>

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Back to School, Body image: be your teen’s ally<\/h2>\n

Back-to-school season marks the start of a new school year, but it also brings new social dynamics and new challenges for teens. At a time when their bodies are changing, the way young people perceive their appearance can take on greater importance.<\/p>\n

Only 40% of high school students (4 in 10) say they are satisfied with their physical appearance<\/strong>, compared with 50% in 2010\u20132011, according to 2022\u20132023 data from the INSPQ.<\/p>\n

To help parents support their teens with sensitivity and understanding, Youth in Mind Foundation is launching a new three-part video series: \u201cBody image: be your teen’s ally\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Featuring Jessica Barker, actress, host and mom<\/strong>, and Julianne B\u00e9liveau, a doctoral student in clinical psychology and researcher specializing in positive body image<\/strong>, the series offers simple, practical ways to help teens develop a positive body image and lasting self-esteem.<\/p>\n

Body Image in Adolescence: Why Parents Matter<\/span><\/h5>\n

Young people\u2019s bodies change, but their worth is not defined by their appearance. As a parent, you can help create an environment that supports healthy self-esteem through the words you use every day and the way you talk about your own body and the bodies of others.<\/p>\n

The goal is not to be perfect. It is about becoming more aware of certain habits<\/strong> and developing new ways<\/strong> of responding that can help you become a stronger ally for your teen.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_id=”video-2col_15questiondepression” el_class=”scribble-position-center”]

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Video 1: Be a model of self-compassion<\/span><\/h5>\n

Comments that may seem harmless, such as \u201cI\u2019ve gained weight\u201d or \u201cAre you really going to eat all that?\u201d can have a greater impact on a young person\u2019s body image than we might realize.<\/p>\n

In this first video, parents are invited to try a simple exercise: describe themselves without referring to their physical appearance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By treating their own bodies and other people\u2019s bodies with greater respect, parents can set a more positive example for their teen. It is not about always finding the perfect words, but rather becoming more aware of how much emphasis is placed on appearance in everyday conversations.<\/p>\n

The first step: treating yourself with more kindness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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