Parenting Teenagers Untangled: The award-winning podcast for parents of tweens and teens, offering realistic, science-backed advice for calmer, more connected family life. Tween and teen parenting for a healthy body image, and getting teens to do chores. Vintage
Feb 11, 2026
Susie Asli, a mindfulness coach and mother of three teens, brings practical mindfulness and parenting wisdom. They explore how cultural pressure and social media warp body image. They discuss praising body function, spotting warning signs, and simple, teachable ways to get teens doing meaningful chores.
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Pre-Filter Social Media Imagery
- Talk with your teen about social media images and show real-life contrasts before they fully join platforms.
- Teach them to question what they're seeing and develop a realistic baseline of normal bodies.
Model Positive Body Talk
- Avoid negative self-talk about weight and dieting in front of children to reduce modeling of shame.
- Celebrate what your body can do and speak proudly about your body's abilities.
Model Change As Normal
- Change and ageing are normal and modeling acceptance helps teens accept their own bodies.
- Rachel uses her cancer experience to reframe scars and ageing as signs of a lived life.
