body image

- parenting,mom-101
- March 9, 2022
8 Ways to Keep Your Daughter From Ever Saying ‘I Suck at Sports’

A lot of young girls grow up thinking sports are not for them. Here's how to encourage your daughter to have a healthy relationship with sports.
- events
- September 26, 2018
Girl Expo Canada Brings Message of Girls’ Empowerment to Toronto

On September 23rd, the Westin Prince hotel will become girl power ground zero as athletes, authors, advocates, entrepreneurs, and performers converge for Girl Expo Canada: one full day dedicated to inspiring girls ages 5 to 12.
- mom-101
- February 9, 2018
I Went In For A One-Piece and Came Out With A Thong

It was a warm Caribbean night. The kids were asleep and the resort shops were open until midnight. After running after them in the pool all day, a solo, mini-shopping spree was just what the doctor prescribed.
- mom-101
- January 18, 2018
Raising A Skinny Daughter

In the summertime, my 6-year-old daughter referred to herself as skinny. Recently, it happened again. Read about how I responded to her and my thoughts on raising a naturally skinny kid.
- parenting
- October 26, 2017
8 Ways to Ensure Your Daughters Don’t Inherit Your Self-Esteem Issues

I have an opportunity as a mother to make sure that I give my daughters the tools to protect themselves from the path I went down. The path towards mental anguish, self-hatred and doubt.
- mom-101
- August 16, 2017
Getting Disney Tattoos After 40 Says Nothing About My Parenting Skills

Yes, those are my legs, and no, those aren’t old tattoos.
- mom-101
- August 9, 2017
My Kids’ Brutal Honesty Is Killing My Self-Esteem

I’m fairly sure when people discuss the innocence of children, they aren’t talking about a lack of filter.
- parenting
- September 29, 2016
Why I Started to Gain Weight for My Daughter

It's very rare to hear about women consciously gaining weight.
- wellness
- September 15, 2016
Comparison is the Thief of Joy

The feeling of being compared, while it has always seemed to be there it became more present while we were both pregnant.
- mom-101
- June 13, 2017
Top Four Things You Might Need to Lose Your Baby Weight

So, you've decided it's time to lose the baby weight.
- mom-101
- July 29, 2016
We Need to Talk about Plus Sized Clothing

I've talked about my fatness here before.
- mom-101
- March 2, 2016
A Love Letter to My Post-Baby Body

Alison Tedford writes a love letter to her post-baby body.
- mom-101
- February 23, 2016
My Perfectly Imperfect Body

My perfectly imperfect body has a story to tell
- family-life
- October 26, 2015
My Body Postpartum and What I’ve Learned

For 39 weeks, and 6 days my body was home to our second daughter. It is where she grew, and developed. My body kept her safe and made sure everything she needed was provided. My body stretched and expanded with her.
- mom-101
- September 13, 2015
Body Image and Self Confidence

I'd love to say that body image and self-esteem are hills you can climb, but I'm not sure they are. They're like the stair-stepper at the gym.
- home
- September 11, 2015
Pregnancy Body Image: a Mark for Every Moment

With all of the discussion about body shaming recently in the media, it got me thinking about my own view towards how my body looks, especially now while pregnant.
- mom-101
- August 19, 2015
Dealing with Cancer Isn’t Just Dealing with Cancer

When you get a cancer diagnosis you aren't just dealing with the cancer. Sadly, there are so many other issues that you have to deal with and I have learned this the hard way.
- mom-101
- June 17, 2015
Triangle Head and Other Ways My Daughter May Look Different

By Juli Whenever possible, probably because I have an agenda, I try to talk to my children about differences.
- mom-101
- July 8, 2016
Dear Thirteen

Dear Daughter, Happy 13th birthday, my girl. There are so many letters of advice I could write as you head into this new phase of life, because you're ready and wise enough to hear it
- mom-101
- April 28, 2015
A Ridiculous Conversation with My Body

By Jac Me: Hey, Body. First off, I want to really take this opportunity to say thanks. We have been through the ringer
- mom-101
- April 17, 2015
The Battle I Choose Not to Fight

I've spent the better part of my life feeling inadequate. My efforts always fell short of expectations, my potential was always three steps ahead.
- mom-101
- April 13, 2015
DEAR THIRTEEN

Dear Daughter, Happy 13th birthday, my girl. There are so many letters of advice I could write as you head into this new phase of life, because you're ready and wise enough to hear it. But there are some things I don't want to tell you. There are some thi
- mom-101
- April 13, 2015
Letter to my Daughters: the Big Sister and the Little Sister

By Jac To my two toddlers, We had a significant milestone around here the other day, kids. Actually, I should clarify: when I say it was significant, I don't mean it was significant to me, or to th...
- mom-101
- March 27, 2015
The Skinny on Body Shaming

Rebel Mony guest posts on Sparkly Shoes and Sweat Drops about her experiences with body shaming.
- family-life
- March 25, 2015
Joanna Venditti: “Moms See Themselves In My Photos”

We spoke with the now viral sensation Joanna Venditti about that blog post and her post-baby body
- family-life
- March 17, 2015
Kate Winslet Gives Us a Glimpse of Her Family Life

Actress Kate Winslet talks about her three kids and body image
- mom-101
- January 19, 2015
We Are Precious

By Juli Ever since I found out that my second child would be a girl, after the initial excitement of "Oh yay, a baby girl!" it suddenly occurred to me that I would now be required to not only teach...
- family-life
- November 24, 2014
New Doll Promotes Realistic Beauty Standards

Lammily the doll's proportions are based on the measurements of the average 19-year-old girl
- mom-101
- September 17, 2014
Much Ado About Stretch Marks

Not all that glitters is gold. My stretchmarks glitter, silvery, in the evening light, and I reflect on them and how my relationship with my body has changed over time.
- mom-101
- September 8, 2014
To Her I’m Stunning

Join me on my journey of motherhood
- mom-101
- July 21, 2014
Don’t Tell My Daughter She Is Pretty

Having a daughter has made me very aware, maybe even hyper-aware that I donât want any words about body image floating around her three-year old world.
- family-life
- May 28, 2014
All The Things They Said

"Oh you have such skinny arms. Such little skinny arms." It was an off-handed comment to my daughter, while a lab tech was putting a blood pressure cuff on her arm. "Mommy, look how skinny my arms
- family-life
- February 5, 2013
February Ab Challenge

Despite working out my entire 20s, I have never had even a hint of definition in my abs.
- mom-101
- January 27, 2013
Worth the Rant

22 per cent of young American women would rather lose their ability to read than lose their figures.
- family-life
- November 30, 2012
Body After Baby: 9 Months In, 9 Months Out

How my body after baby journey is going, where I'm heading and how life has changed for me with two mobile children to chase.
- food
- October 16, 2012
Losing the Muffin top without Losing your Mind

How I lost my muffin top and tips on how to lose yours too.
- family-life
- October 11, 2012
What is Confidence?

Confidence isn't being the best, it's trying your best.
- family-life
- October 8, 2012
Jennifer Garner Is Really Skinny Now

Is it me or does it seem that Jennifer Garner is really thin now?
- family-life
- October 8, 2012
Fall Workouts I love

Fall workouts I love to do outdoors as soon as the leaves start to change.
- family-life
- October 3, 2012
So Lady Gaga Is Skinny Again

So that was fast. What's it been – two weeks maybe since pictures of Lady Gaga performing in concert looking a little more voluptuous than normal hit the internet?
- mom-101
- October 2, 2012
Walk Don’t Run. Or Run. Do What Works For You.

One thing I know I don't do well? Committing to and continuing with an exercise or fitness routine.
- family-life
- September 30, 2012
Changing Room Wars: How to Come Out on Top

Sometimes, shopping for a new outfit makes me do a happy dance. And other times, I break out in hives.
- family-life
- September 13, 2012
I Kind Of Hate Jessica Simpson Now

OMG you guys! Honestly – I know I've been flip flopping a bit on this whole Jessica Simpson weight issue thing, but now I think I just hate her.
- mom-101
- September 13, 2012
How often do you weigh yourself?

Are you a slave to the scale? Or do you use your clothes as a guide? Today's question is: How often do you weigh yourself?
- mom-101
- August 8, 2012
Motherhood is so sexy.

Let's get serious here, the one to blame in all of this is LMFAO. If they hadn't have been sexy and known it, Malone would never have asked what it means, and I would have had no interest in the sexy mom debate.
- family-life
- July 13, 2012
Adjusting to Your Newborn Baby

How to effectively work through the stresses that most new parents face when they have a new baby.
- family-life
- July 13, 2012
A Beautiful Body Project

I truly understand that a healthy body is one that is nourished and moves for joy of movement – not for the inside of a gym to change what my children's birth did to alter it.
- family-life
- July 4, 2012
Ask Dr. Pat: Teenage daughter has an eating disorder

My teenage daughter has an eating disorder that she feels is taking up her whole life. How can I help her?
- food
- June 21, 2012
Doughiness

I've been feeling pretty down about my body lately. Despite achieving my pre-pregnancy weight about a year ago, I'm not thrilled about my appearance
- mom-101
- June 15, 2012
Dear Inner Thighs.

Today is the first day of my New Year. I am buying a calendar and keeping track of all the progress I make with my inner thighs.