We all make comparisons, it is human nature. We compare ourselves to others in real life and now online. However, the comparisons we make to those images we see online are often not fair -we are comparing ourselves to an illusion, an edited version of reality.

In my workshops with students across Ireland, students commonly tell me they see hundreds of images on a daily basis. This is not surprising, given that image based platforms such as Instagram, boast 95+ million pictures and videos shared daily.

The following infographics from Common Sense Media provide parents/teachers with practical tips on addressing body image with both males and females.

For more information check out Common Sense Media “Children, Teens, Media and Body Image” Report.