barbie and body image

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Barbie Dolls

R.B. asks from Phoenix

Are their any other parents who do not let their young daughters play with barbie dolls? And why not?

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Barbie Dolls

K.U. asks from Detroit

This has been on my mind recently, and the question just posted about toy guns prompted me to post my own... My daughter will be turning 4 in 2 months and just rec...

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Beyond Barbie

A.K. asks from Minneapolis

My almost 3 year old is already starting to want to play with Barbies. She was introduced to them at daycare. I don't think they are age appropriate, but the 5 and 6 ...

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Thoughts on Barbie?

T.S. asks from San Francisco

I came across a great essay about Barbie, and I was moved to share it here (I'll include the link in the SWH.) I am always a bit defensive when it comes to Barbie be...

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Tattooed Barbie

J.S. asks from Jacksonville

Has anyone seen the flap over this? Apparently there is a new barbie out (TokiDoki, which I think might be a tongue in cheek a bit) that has a pink bob and tattoos al...

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The Real Deal on Barbie and Barbie-like Dolls

K.C. asks from Eugene

Hello Ladies, So what are your thoughts on the pro's and con's of letting little girls (7 and 4) play with Barbies and/or Disney Princess-Barbie like dolls (no Bratz...

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My 25 Month Old Son Is into Barbie Dolls...

C.R. asks from Eugene

... no, it's not what you think. I'm not worried about him being gay or feminine. My sister-in-law got a bunch of free barbies when she was watching my son and he L...

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Big Deal Being Made About Tatoo Barbie!

C.C. asks from Houston

I just don't know why everyone is making a big fuss over the neck tatooed Barbie...she has a skull tshirt and leopard tight jeans. So what...have you seen the way so...

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Need Help in Dealing with My Self-esteem and Body

D.S. asks from New York

I was wondering if any older ladies out there have any issues with their self-esteem and body image. I have always felt terrible in my own skin. Very self conscious....

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Addressing Teenage Niece's Body Changes

H.A. asks from Miami

My niece/god-daughter turned 13 this year and her body is really blossoming. Problem is, she's not dressing for it at all. Her mom asked me to take her shopping and...

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  • never had an eating disorder in 2 answers "... my Barbies, and I managed to turn out okay. I've never had an eating disorder ..."
  • healthy eating habits in 3 answers "... in your children positive self-image right from the start, healthy eating habits ..."
  • like barbie dolls in 2 answers "I don't like Barbie dolls because they are a pain and expensive because you have to ..."
  • low self esteem in 2 answers "I have always been slightly overweight, with low self-esteem."
  • use their imaginations in 2 answers "To enoy, to use their imaginations in what ""