Mummy
It's High Time that "Fat" Became a Neutral Adjective
Twice last month, I was called fat as an insult out of the blue by grown adults.
by: Heather M. Jones
Stretch Marks are the New Plus Size
Mummy
Stretch Marks are the New Plus Size (and We're Loving it)
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed a movement to include a variety of body types in advertising.
by: Heather M. Jones
Celebrity
The Not-Subtle and Serious Differences in Language Used for Men and Women
Picture it: A heterosexual celebrity couple walks on the beach (it doesn’t matter who, they all blend together). They are laughing and having fun...
by: Heather M. Jones
Wellness
I Wasn't Ready to Have the Body Image Conversation With My 5 Year Old
Losing weight is not something that should be on his radar. But even if he was on the heavier side, like our older son is, it would have broken my heart.
by: Heather M. Jones
Teens
Cutting Bangs Became a Discussion About Self Confidence
It’s hard, being mom to a pre-pubescent girl.
by: Leslie Kennedy
Kids
Why I'm OK With My Sons Seeing Me Naked
I am hoping that this message will get across to them and stay with them subconsciously as they grow and develop attitudes about women.
by: Heather M. Jones
Daddy
I'm Trying to be Less of a Man... But I Can't Count Calories as a Dad
I don’t care about looking good at the beach or impressing women. I just want to see my kids grow up.
by: Mike Tanner
Mummy
Some Less Jerky, More Kind Ways to Ask When Someone Loses Weight
I grew up in the late-1990s and early 2000s, when the culture of thin bodies with smooth skin was the beauty standard.
by: Brianna Bell