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Mar 2022
30m 20s

70: Do I Tell My Daughter She’s Beautifu...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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A dad writes in asking if it's okay to celebrate his daughter’s appearance and how this might help, or hurt, her self-confidence. How do we help kids feel good about themselves and their bodies, especially when they are bombarded by images on social media that have them worried about their looks? Dr. Lisa and Reena talk about when it's okay to talk about app ... Show More
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