Inspiring young women..

When interacting with a young girl, many of us begin the discussion by commenting on her appearance – how cute she looks or how beautiful her new sweater is. Over time, this approach can teach her to find self-worth through appearance and material goods. Instead, if we encourage what she likes doing, we can empower her to develop her own sense of value through her actions and, over time, discover her own unique identity. When I meet a young girl for the first time, I emphasize her intelligence, point out her talents, and highlight her great sense of humor. I’ve found that this technique creates a rich dynamic where she is excited to show me her other interests and what else she can do.

Young girls are extremely impressionable and look first to their parents, especially their mothers, for guidance. The best way to create positive behavior in your children is to improve your own. If you want your child to read more, pick up a book. If you want her to have less screen time, put your phone down. If you want your daughter to get creative, sign yourself up for some classes. The best way to effect change is to show her first-hand how it’s done.

After all, these are our daughters.

Aren’t they worth it?