Autorentext
Dr. Charlotte Markey is Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Health Sciences Department at Rutgers University, Camden. She is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied body image and eating behavior for over twenty-five years. Through all her roles as a scientist, teacher, writer, and parent she is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping others to develop a healthy body image. Dr Markey is the author of four books, including Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys (2022) and Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life (2024). Her research has gained widespread media attention, having been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, ABC News, and Time Magazine.

Klappentext

Girls are facing growing pressures that impact their self-esteem, whilst the pandemic and dominance of social media have made it even more challenging for girls to feel good about their bodies. Dr. Charlotte Markey provides girls aged 9-15 with the tools they need to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies. She provides all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind many body image myths, advice and inspiration from experts, and real-life stories from girls who share their own experiences. Through this updated and beautifully illustrated guide, Dr. Markey teaches girls how to nurture both mental and physical health to improve their own body image, shows the positive impact they can have on others, and empowers them to go out into the world feeling fearless!

Inhalt

1. What is body image?; 2. Bodies change; 3. Love your body; 4. Your image; 5. Nourish your body; 6. Don't diet; 7. Eating disorders; 8. Be active; 9. Self-care; 10. Be the change.