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10 Ways To Raise A Confident Daughter

July 4, 2016

At some point along the way, our daughters go from being self-confident and proud 4 year olds to shy teenagers in too-short shorts afraid to stand up for what is important to them. The good news is that there are many ways to build self esteem in girls but the key is to start early and often.   We have to instill in our daughters from the very beginning that their value and worth is ...

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Raising Girls Is Not What I Dreamed Of

Raising Girls Is Not What I Dreamed Of

September 9, 2015

As a Mom to 2 little girls, I have learned a lot over the years and one of the most prominent lessons has been that raising girls is not what I dreamed of...and I couldn't be happier.  The stereotypes abound and my two daughters have shown me that what may be the "average" doesn't have to be their "normal."  Each of my daughters is their own person - unique and special.  And every ...

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Don't Just Tell Her She's Pretty

Don’t Just Tell Her She’s Pretty

August 9, 2015

With so much focus on looks these days, I have 2 beautiful daughters but for either one, please don't just tell her she's pretty.  Our kids are so much more than just their appearance....boy or girl! Not long ago, a friend and I were discussing who we "chose" for our kids' upcoming school year.  Our school district has an interesting system where you actually get a chance to put down your ...

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