The Body Image Episode: Conversations Every Parent Needs to Hear [Parental Guidance Season 3]

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

What happens when kids are asked how they really see themselves?
This episode of Parental Guidance (and our podcast preview) dives deep into one of the most powerful and emotional topics we’ve covered yet: body image. We unpack the heartbreaking reality of how children talk about their own appearance, the surprising ways parents influence those conversations, and a gripping, must-see story of a young girl’s fight against anorexia. Plus, we explore family fitness, nutrition, and an unexpected twist you won’t see coming.

Tonight’s episode of Parental Guidance is one that will get Australia talking — and maybe even bring a tear to your eye.

KEY POINTS:

• Kids share candidly how they see themselves — and the results are eye-opening.
• A moving story of one girl’s battle with an eating disorder.
• Why the way parents speak about their own bodies matters more than you think.
• Family fitness and nutrition challenges reveal compelling insights.
• An unexpected twist at the end that every family should reflect on.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:

"It’s just such an important conversation — one that will make every single parent and child sit up and pay attention."

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Parental Guidance, Episode 3 — airing tonight at 7:30 PM on Channel 9 and streaming on 9Now.
• Visit happyfamilies.com.au for more parenting resources.

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:1. Watch tonight’s episode of Parental Guidance with your family.
2. Start an honest, gentle conversation with your kids about how they feel about themselves.
3. Be mindful of the way you speak about your own body around your children — they’re listening.
4. Use family mealtimes and activities as opportunities to model positive attitudes towards food and fitness.
5. Stay tuned to the Happy Families podcast throughout the week as we unpack the episode in even more detail.

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