Teen Body Image Workbook: Conversations, Family Food Culture, and Warning Signs

Supporting teen body image is built through deliberate conversations, thoughtful family food culture, and attentive recognition of warning signs. This hands-on workbook walks you through each with templates designed for real families. By the end of this course you will have conversation scripts for common moments, a family food culture reflection, a warning signs awareness plan, a media and social media reflection, and a self-monitoring approach for parents. What you will learn: - How to open conversations about body, food, and image without making things worse - How to design a family food culture that supports varied, balanced eating without restriction or moralizing - How to handle teen comments about body and weight thoughtfully - How to recognize warning signs of disordered eating - How to coordinate with pediatricians and mental health professionals when warranted - How to monitor your own messages and behavior around food and body - How to support media literacy without becoming preachy The course is structured as a workbook. Each module provides scripts and templates. The course is informational and does not substitute for pediatric medical or mental health care. This course is written for parents who want practical support. By the end you will have replaced anxious uncertainty with a structured approach.