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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]