by BoPoByrne | Jul 6, 2021 | Body Positive Parenting, Body Positivity
Here is the truth about how I felt about my body as a teen… I look like a confident happy teen in this photo right? Wrong… Let me tell you what was really going on:đ I had a problem with my jaw which meant that my face was crooked, my front teeth...
by BoPoByrne | Jul 6, 2021 | Body Confidence, Body Positive Parenting, Body Positivity, Featured
Signs that your teen is struggling with their body image â They spend a lot of time on their appearance e.g. doing their hair and make-upâ They avoid photosâ They make negative comments about their bodiesâ They are picky about what they wear and usually want to wear...
by BoPoByrne | Mar 30, 2021 | Body Confidence, Body Positivity
I have permanent screws in my face. They rest behind the sides of my nose and on either side of where my smile ends. When I was 5 I remember asking my Mammy, “Why don’t my teeth close?”. She thought I was messing around but then she saw that my back...
by BoPoByrne | Mar 18, 2021 | Body Confidence, Body Positivity
I know what youâre thinkingâŠ. You think that once you lose the weight youâll finally start living. Youâll look ârightâ, clothes will look amazing on you, and everything will be good. Life will become sparkly and sunny. Youâll be worthy and good enough. People will...
by BoPoByrne | Feb 10, 2021 | Body Confidence, Body Positivity
For as long as I can remember I have associated a bouquet of flowers with romance and the symbol of someone else’s love. I remember when my Dad bought my Mum flowers for Valentine’s day. It felt so romantic and honestly, I think that I was more excited...
by BoPoByrne | Oct 22, 2020 | Body Confidence, Body Positivity
Have you ever thought or said “I hate having my photo taken”? Have you ever been in a situation where someone asks to take a picture and you suddenly have an overwhelming feeling of dread?. You might say âOh no, letâs not take a photoâ and try to find a...