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This last year has been a real growing time between my daughter and I. She’s always been a Daddy’s Girl, and has never interested herself in things that most little girls did. No princessess, no tutus, no coming home from middle school goo-goo eyed over some boy (well not that I’m complaining about that last one mind you..). The point is she’s now at the place where some of the things that girls start caring about at much younger ages she’s now just starting to notice. Like, if her skin is clear, how her hair looks, does she sweat too much? She just got a job as a cashier and is concerned how she’ll be perceived by the customers. She’s heading off to college next year and is worried what her dorm mates might think of her.
Now rather than going to Dad, she’s coming to me. And this mama is glad that she can help teach how to keep that self-esteem at a high level in her daughter. By showing her by example and not to complain about my own body or looks. By telling her she’s beautiful because of who she is. And by encouraging her to take 5 or 10 extra minutes in her routine to make sure that she’s presentable before she walks out the door đ
Six in 10 girls stop doing the things they love because they are anxious about their looks. That’s both crazy and believable, and that’s why Kroger has partnered with the Dove® Self-Esteem Project to help reach more than 15 million girls with self-esteem building programs by 2015. Every time someone purchases Dove® products at Kroger proceeds go to help girls all across America reach their full potential. Dove® has also teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts and Girls Inc. to encourage girls to reach their full potential.
The Dove Self-Esteem Toolkit has activity suggestions that you can use with the girls in your life, to help impact their self-esteem and make them #GirlsUnstoppable. EVERYONE has the opportunity to make a difference in how a girl perceives themselves, and if we all work together we can raise up a genration of girls who aren’t afraid to look in the mirror, rather that they will embrace who they are and be proud of themselves. Go ahead and download the toolkit and host a “Just Us Girls” night with your daughter and her friends, or your niece, neighbor, any girl that you have an influence in.
A “Just Us Girls” night can be a regular time that you as a Mom can take dedicated to bonding and talking about beauty and confidence with your daughter (or other girl you know) as you spend time doing something you both love, whether it’s having a spa night at home, cooking a meal together or rock climbing. Use the time to have a discussion about healthy self-esteem. As little as an hour can make a big difference in how that young lady begins to think about herself.
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Tammy Litke is a Dallas blogger, blogging since 2008. She loves to watch movies, play video games, spend time in the kitchen, and travel.  Between recipes and reviews you’ll find many helpful and some just plain funny posts on her blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
My younger cousin has always looked up to me , when she has beauty questions she always seems to come to me. I help her by teaching her .
I tell my teenage daughter everyday how beautiful she is inside and out. I also buy her gentle products for her skin and body.
I tell my daughters an granddaughters that there is nothing that they cannot do if they put their minds to it,,follow your dream an work hard to make it come true
I tell her she is a very responsible young lady who makes good decisions.
by encouraging their interests such as reading, dancing, sports, etc
I tell my teen daughter that she is beautiful, smart, and that she can do anything she sets her mind to…everyday!
I have a preteen sister, & I remember so clearly how rough things can be at that age. So I let her know that I'm always there for her if she ever needs any advice, or just an ear to listen.
I give positive reinforcement for all the wonderful things she does.
Always be encouraging and always be there to listen.
I make sure to always give compliments and words of encouragement.
If you believe it, she will believe it. It has taken a lot for my plain Jane daughter to dress up like the girly girls and feel that she can hold her own. She knows that it is whats inside that matters. And when you are beautiful inside, you will be outside.
I encourage my daughter and praise her!
i let my daughter know its ok to just be her and not worry about what other people think. I encourage her to do her best at everything and to be proud of the effort
I tell her all the time that she's pretty and etc.
I have several nieces and I am always praising them for their smarts and their talents. I am also always telling them how proud I am of them, no matter how little the accomplishment!
I always tell my daughter how smart and beautiful she is!!!
By listening to her and believing in her potential.
I tell her how great her achievements are, and to not worry about things that are not important.
I help a young woman by giving her positive feedback when she does things well
I always try to encourage and uplift my younger coworker.
I help my daughter set high goals for herself because she is a bright and beautiful person (inside and out).
You teach best by example not words. If she sees that you are self confident and do not rely on the approval of men or women but develop your own interests and hobbies she will model your behavior
I send greeting cards.
I praise them when they work hard.
My always reinforcing the positive in them.
I always tell my niece she can be anything she wants to be if she tries her best.
i tell them to just do as good as they can effort is all that matters
I would say she's smart and beautiful and if ANYONE EVER says differently, I've got your back!
Being a positive role model for her.
I tell my daughter how smart and beautiful she is.
I try to always be there for my daughter to let her know how smart and beautiful she is. I have raised her to be strong and independent in hopes that she will stand up for herself and who she is without letting others opinions get in the way.
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I always tell my niece she is beautiful and she should just be herself & not listen to other people
I tell her daily how beautiful and smart she is and compliment her as often as possible.
I try to encourage and give compliments to a young lady at our church
I tell my grandchildren that they are beautiful inside and out and that they can do anything that they set their minds too.
I would give them compliments that always makes people feel better about themselves
I tell her its not important what others think of her what is important is what she thinks of herself
I try to encourage other ladies in my nursing school class, especially when we face times of stress and I see that some of them have little support outside of school!
i remind my daughter daily how special she is
With positive messages, support, and with encouragement.
I tell our daughter how proud I am that she is achieving so much.
I give her compliments and give her beauty tips.
I always praise my daughter's accomplishments even if they
are small ones.
give her the support that anything can be accomplish with a little work and positive thoughts
Be a positive role model
my son (17) has all friends that are girls and i always tell them not to care what others think about them, its how you feel about yourself. Love yourself for who you are!
I always point out the positive things going on in that persons life. Help them to see the good that you see in them. Encourage them to grow and learn
I tell my daughter never to give up and let her know the great job she does. I also tell her how special she is and she can do everything or anything that she wants .