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Healthy body image: Tips for guiding teens

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Teenagers often face significant pressure to meet strict, unrealistic and harmful ideals around beauty and body build, weight, and shape. The quest for a "perfect" body or appearance can take a heavy toll on a teenager's confidence and physical and mental health. Find out what you can do to help your child develop and maintain a healthy body image and self-esteem.

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