Present Not Perfect: How Parents Can Equip Their Children to Thrive in Today’s Performance and Appearance Obsessed Culture

In today's society, we're bombarded with messages dictating how we should be—healthier, more productive, more successful. Children and teens, especially, are vulnerable to these pressures. Adolescence is already a confusing time, and with instant access to endless information, these messages carry even more weight. If our youth start believing they must meet impossible standards to be valued, they risk experiencing low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and underperformance.