The children’s entertainer Blippi has helped children get excited to learn about numbers, colors and shapes. Now the popular character (originated by Stevin John and currently played by Clayton Grimm) ...

Durham University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. What we think of as “normal” body shape is affected by what we’re accustomed to – the range of body shapes we see. My ...

In South Africa, euphemisms for children’s genitals may feel harmless, but they create shame, silence, and risk. Here’s why accurate anatomical language is critical for safety, health, and trust.

Body functionality refers to everything that the body can do. Body functions broadly fall into six domains, including (1) physical capacities (e.g., stretching), (2) internal processes (e.g., ...

I vividly remember a moment from my childhood when my peers made me aware of my body size. Their words and actions conveyed the hurtful message that being fat equated to being inferior and deserving ...