Ep49 – Raising Body-Confident, Emotionally Strong Kids
Description
How do we raise confident, emotionally aware, resilient kids in a world obsessed with appearance, comparison, and pressure? In this episode, we sit down with Mary O'Halloran — childcare worker, nurse, and mom of two — to talk about building self-worth, body confidence, and emotional safety from the inside out.
We explore:
how the way we talk about our own bodies shapes how our children see theirs
why tiny daily rituals at home (not big “talks”) build real confidence and resilience
how to create a safe base at home so our kids always feel they can come back to us, even as teens
what to do instead of “be good and eat all your dinner” and “boys don’t cry”
how to help kids understand food as fuel and strength, not guilt
how to handle body changes, big feelings, bullying, anxiety, and social media comparison without shame
simple connection tools: co-regulation, naming feelings in the body, routine check-ins, child-led play, repair after we shout, and daily “micro moments” of being seen
This conversation is for any parent, educator, or carer who wants to raise children who know their worth, trust themselves, and feel safe being exactly who they are.
Mary’s work, Body Love Heroes, focuses on empowering families with practical tools to build self-belief, resilience, and a healthy relationship with their bodies — starting at home. You can find her and get in touch at @bodyloveheroes on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, or by email at bodyloveheroes@gmail.com
United States
