By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- When adults talk with kids about puberty, they are often very serious -- and typically very awkward, too. The focus is almost always on menstruation or genital development. I’m here to offer other information and a different view: the changes you experience during puberty are ...
By Kristen Donia --- What do you feel when you see someone who is a different size than you? Be it bigger, smaller, shorter, taller, what do you feel? Does pity come up? Does envy knock at the door? Are you immediately critical of the lifestyle choices of that person? ...
By Dr. Charlotte Markey --- Does anyone truly like their body? It’s easy to look on your social media accounts, at advertisements, or talk with friends and feel like everyone is trying to “fix” something about themselves. I’m here to tell you that there is a better way to appreciate ...
By Kristen Donia --- The new year has arrived and we are ever so happy to greet it. For many of us, last year was a lot to handle. A pandemic paired with our own personal challenges felt in a word, heavy. Often when kicking off the new year, we ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- Today we’re asking Dr. Charlotte Markey some questions so you can get to know her better as she’ll be contributing to Teen Strong in upcoming articles. Charlotte Markey is the author of The Body Image Book for Girls, which was published this past September. We’re excited ...