Keeping a positive personal image is very important.  Everyone has someone they look up to, but they have to remember that everyone is unique.  Children should understand that people look different from each other, are good at different things, and like different things. Emphasize that everyone is different in many ways.  Children should never negatively compare themselves to anyone else.

Engage in a family activity where you pass out a piece of paper and write “Things to like about me” at the top, along with the person’s name. Tape the piece of paper on the person’s back and have everyone go around and write a POSITIVE comment on the piece of paper. Once everyone has commented, look over what was written and have a family discussion.  

This health hint is from Lesson 7: Personal Image