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The preteen and teen years are a time when your child is going through many changes—both physical and emotional. During this time, young people may start to have negative thoughts about their appearance. This might be because of issues they have with weight, height, acne, or a health condition. Or they may be comparing themselves negatively to images they see on social media.

Whatever the issue is for your child, you can play a key role in helping them have a more positive, healthy body image. This takes time, patience, and love. And it means helping your child focus on the importance of what...