Dad's and Mom's can help!

It is amazing how influential parents can be in helping to build self-esteem and confidence within their children.  It should start at an early age.  Most often the girls that have eating disorders are the one's with low self-esteem.  So to help prevent this from happening parents should readily give praise.  Father's should tell their daughters frequently that they look pretty; mothers should avoid talking about their own weight issues or diet plans.  These are some of the simple ways that parents can help to combat the lack of self-confidence young women have during those adolescent years.