Beyond the Mirror: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Body-Confident Kids
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In a world of AI-enhanced filters, "fitspo" trends, and a constant digital highlight reel, our children are growing up in a high-pressure environment that often ties their worth to their reflection. As parents, it can feel like an uphill battle to protect their self-esteem and help them feel at home in their own skin.
How do we counter the noise? When does an interest in "wellness" become a cause for concern? Join us for an essential live, virtual talk with Bailey Saneman, MS, RD, LDN of Rooted Recovery, as we decode the modern landscape of body image and give you the tools to foster a home environment rooted in body confidence and resilience.
What We’ll Discuss
This session is designed to be practical, compassionate, and action oriented. We will dive deep into:
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Understanding the Modern Body Image: How today’s beauty standards differ from previous generations and why "body neutrality" might be more powerful than "body positivity."
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The Social Media Influence: Navigating the 2026 digital world—from the psychological impact of "beautifying" filters to the subtle ways algorithms can target a child’s insecurities.
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Decoding Body Language & Warning Signs: Learning to spot the subtle shifts—such as social withdrawal, sudden changes in clothing styles (hiding the body), or obsessive mirror checking—that may signal a deeper struggle.
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The "Parent Talk" Toolkit: * The Power of Modeling: How our own comments about our bodies or "dieting" are overheard and internalized by our kids.
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Scripting the Hard Moments: What to say when your child says, "I feel fat" or "I don't like my legs," without accidentally dismissing their feelings.
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The Starting Line for Support: * The Pediatrician’s Role: Why your doctor is your first stop for physical health benchmarks and how to request "weight-neutral" check-ups.
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Building a Care Team: When and how to seek out specialized therapists or registered dietitians who focus on disordered eating prevention.
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Why Attend?
Whether you have a preschooler just starting to notice differences or a teenager navigating the complexities of high school, the language we use today builds the foundation for their mental health tomorrow. You’ll walk away not just with information, but with confidence in your ability to be your child’s loudest advocate.
Register for the live, virtual talk HERE.
*Live class tickets are $10 per family. Registrants who attend the live, virtual talk will have an opportunity to ask questions at the conclusion of the event. (after the recorded session has ended)
The recorded video of the class training will be available within a few weeks afterwards as a free resource on Annapolis Pediatrics' website.
Visit our website "Classes and Events" page for additional talk topics as part of this 2026 series - "Empowered Parents, Resilient Children" at: https://annapolispediatrics.com/events