I feel very blessed. The Lil' Diva is in that awkward adolescent stage. She's trapped in between wanting to grow up and sometimes still being a little kid. Her face is breaking out. She's got braces. Her body is developing into a woman and she's got a lot of changes going on all at once. But so far she is handling it well. She remains confident and secure in who she is.
One of the keys to making a successful transition from child to young adult is the ability to talk to your parents or guardians about everything that is happening. Having gone through it myself, I know it's not easy. Thankfully, the Lil' Diva and I have always been open with each other, even during those moments we don't like what the other person is saying.
"How to Talk to Pre-Teens About Having a Healthy Body Image" is a great article that helps you get the discussion going with your pre-teen. Boys and girls alike struggle with these issues and it's helpful to know you're not alone. One other thing I would add to this list is talking to your pre-teen about their friends. If they have friends who are always bringing them down, even if it's just teasing, that can hamper your son or daughter developing a healthy body image.
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