How to Raise Confident Girls - List for Moms from Tween Girls

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I had the opportunity to spend my day with 10 tween girls. After a great discussion on body image and confidence I asked the girls if they'd help generate a list for moms providing advice on how to raise confident girls. The list is below (in no particular order).

  • Encourage your daughter to tell you if something is wrong, "You can tell me anything."
  • Believe in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself it will be hard for your daughter to believe in herself. 
  • Trust yourself and build trust with your daughter.
  • Be involved in your daughter's school.
  • Be protective, but not too protective. 
  • Be a good role model socially. For example, don't be a bully if you don't want your daughter to be a bully. 
  • Don't give your worries to your daughter.
  • Be a good role model with your words and actions.
  • Don't spoil her.
  • Be prepared for anything.
  • Put your kids first before work and friends.
  • Teach your daughter to fight for what she believes in.

List generated by MG, CS, GK, AF, SF, AL, LG, GW, AD, EB, ages 10 & 11