Kids’ Health says that a great way to do this is to learn to teach your child to give herself compliments. Tell your child to give herself three different compliments on a daily basis. And at night, encourage her to write down three things that she enjoyed during the day. This could be as simple as a great recess or fun time spent with friends. This reinforces good things in life that do not revolve around appearance.
And make it a point to teach your child to be tolerant of others. This will prevent bullying. For example, you don’t want your child to judge another child who has a physical deformity. You want her to see that child as a typical person, no matter how he or she looks on the outside. This shows her that it’s important to treat everyone with respect, no matter what they look like.
If you do suspect concerns about how your daughter views her body, talk to a professional therapist or counselor. Eating disorders are a serious thing that can develop from low self-esteem and body image. Your goal is to try to prevent these types of behaviors from developing.