Resources for Parents and Families

Parents, carers and families play an important role in helping young people to develop a positive body image.

These resources aim to prevent eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, break down myths and misconceptions, and equip parents with actionable strategies so that young people can thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Resources

Resources for Parents & Families

eSafety Commissioner Social Media Minimum Age Stakeholder Pack

Key information, advice about action you can take, and digital shareable content around the Social Media Minimum Age changes.

Navigating the social media ban for parents and carers

Butterfly's Director of Education Initiatives, Danni Rowlands, examines Australia's new social media restrictions for young people and their potential impact, including around body image, eating and exercise.

eSafety Commissioner information hub

The eSafety Commissioner, which partnered with the Australian Government to establish the new age restrictions, has resources to help you understand and prepare for the change.

National Task Force recommendations for social media safety

The National Taskforce for Social Media, Body Image and Eating Disorders has presented urgent recommendations to make social media safer. Experts say more action is needed beyond the under-16 ban.

Webinar: Spotting Signs and Stopping Stigma

Experts identify eating disorder warning signs and challenge common stigmas.

31 Days of Being BodyKind Calendar

Easy actions families can take during BodyKind August to support body image.

BodyKind August

Resources for schools, families and sporting clubs to support body image.

Video: Let’s Talk Eating Disorders

Series about eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

Videos: Parents Supporting Teen’s Body Image

How parents can help teens navigate appearance bullying, social media & body image.

Podcast: Parents Supporting Teen’s Body Image

Answering questions from parents around how best to support their teens' body image.

Eating Disorder Early Intervention

Early conversations when you're concerned about a loved one.

Body Image Tips – For Parents

Guidance for parents around supporting and navigating body image within families.

Autism & Body Image – Advice for Families

Guidance for parents in supporting body image for autistic young people.

Tips to Support Body Confidence

Guidance around supporting body confidence and wellbeing.

Body Image & LGBTQIA+ Youth

Guidance for parents & families in supporting LGBTQIA+ youth body image.

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BodyKind Families

BodyKind Families provides information and resources to help parents connect with their teen and support positive body image and eating and exercise behaviours and create a home which is kind to all bodies.