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November 27, 2015

Identity Crisis

Popular kid or nerd, goody-goody or goth, band geek or jock. Kids increasingly judge and compare themselves, trying to figure out where they fit in. Adolescence […]
November 6, 2015

Eating their words

  While there are many forms of bullying, the type that directly attacks a child’s weight is proven to have harmful, even life-threatening, effects that can […]
July 29, 2015

The Dangers of Dieting

The Dangers of Dieting Being ridiculed by family members or looking different from peers can contribute to kids’ unhappiness with their bodies. “Body image dissatisfaction is […]
July 29, 2015

The Deepest Cut

At first glance, it may be difficult to distinguish between self-injury and attempted suicide. In both cases, a person may cut, burn or mutilate himself, causing […]