Be part of the change! | Smart Family

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The pressure to look a certain way is deeply rooted in our culture. Bodies of different shapes and sizes are constantly judged and compared in ads, media, entertainment, social media,- and in everyday comments. Often, we don’t even notice it. We ourselves are also part of this phenomenon. We are easily dissatisfied
with our own bodies, set strict demands on them, and focus too much on weight when we think about well-being.

This affects all of us - and children are especially vulnerable. The constant message from our environment about what a body should look like can distort a child’s relationship with food, movement, and their own body, fuel diet-focused thinking, and weaken both mental and physical well-being. No one should have to ask themselves: Am I good enough?

Fortunately, we can change direction. Each of us at home, in schools, in hobbies, and among friends has an important role in creating a better environment that supports body acceptance.

We can start with small steps: talking about food without guilt,seeing movement as a source of joy, and valuing our bodies for what they can do not for how they look. Each of us, in our own way, is just right as we are.

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