Family & Relationships How to Raise Confident Kids With Actress/Author Jazmyn Simon By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a psychotherapist, the author of the bestselling book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," and the host of The Verywell Mind Podcast. Learn about our editorial process Published on July 18, 2022 Print Verywell / Julie Bang Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Meet Jazmyn Simon Why Jazmyn Simon Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Jazmyn More About the Podcast Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Meet Jazmyn Simon Jazmyn Simon is an actress who is best known for her roles in "Ballers," "Raising Dion," and "Locked Down." She’s also an author. She wrote a children’s book called "Most Perfect You," which is a letter to children who are struggling to accept themselves. It was inspired by a conversation Jazmyn had with her daughter when she was young. Why Jazmyn Simon Is Mentally Strong In a world where we’re often cautioned about complimenting kids for their appearance, Jazmyn offers an alternative perspective. She talks about how your appearance is the first thing other people notice—and it’s OK to feel good about your body just the way it is. She also talks about the importance of modeling self-love for young people and the challenges that this can bring for parents. What You’ll Hear on the Show The conversation that sparked the idea for the book and why Jazmyn felt she needed to write that book now Why she thinks it’s important to talk to kids about their appearance How she gets her kids to open up to her How to instill healthy confidence in kids How self-love prevents bullying The strategies we can use to model healthy self-confidence How we can all learn to love ourselves a little more What Scientists Have to Say about Facial Beauty What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength There are a lot of misconceptions about self-confidence and mental strength. Sometimes, there’s an assumption that the person who works out for countless hours every day must love themselves. But from the outside, it’s sometimes impossible to tell. Is that person taking care of their body because they love themselves or are they trying to change their body so they can finally feel ‘good enough?' True self-love involves a combination of self-acceptance and self-improvement. You can love yourself for who you are now while recognizing that there’s room for improvement. Quotes From Jazmyn Jazmyn Simon You are worthy and you are special and strong and beautiful just the way you are. — Jazmyn Simon "I am strong. I am brave. I am handsome. I am gifted. We go through these things every single day because I want it to be a small voice in the back of my children's heads.""Someone that's full of love doesn't bully." Why It's Important to Have High Self-Esteem More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too. Links and Resources Follow Jazmyn on Instagram: @JazmynSimon Check out Jazmyn’s book: Most Perfect You If You Liked This Episode, You Might Also Like These Episodes Friday Fix: The 6 Stages of Change How to Develop Radical Confidence With Author Lisa Bilyeu Friday Fix: How to Stop Letting Self-Doubt Hold You Back Ask a Therapist: How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem? See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit Speak to a Therapist Online Advertiser Disclosure × The offers that appear in this table are from partnerships from which Verywell Mind receives compensation.