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Home » Family » Parenting Tips » The One Thing I Want to Teach my Daughter

May 9, 2016 · Updated April 29, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The One Thing I Want to Teach my Daughter

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Along with US Soccer star Heather O’Reilly, I’m thrilled to team up with Niagara Water as a part of their #GirlUp campaign!  Read on to see how this program is helping girls and boys reach for their dreams!

The One Thing I Want to Teach my Daughter

A few days ago we were on a walk when my oldest daughter turned to me and said, “Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a photographer AND a singer!” She could have said anything, be it an engineer or a fashion designer, and I would have been thrilled. What made my heart so happy was that she had the confidence to dream big, and to truly believe that she could do either of those things.

In that moment, I felt like I was doing something right as a mom. The one lesson I want to teach my daughter, above all else, is that she has the ability to do anything if she puts her mind to it.

Why having big dreams is so important for young children -- How I teach my daughter self-confidence and to value her own worth.

Let’s face it, women in our society often have to work harder than men to “prove themselves.” Statistically, women are paid less than men for the same jobs. Also, some occupations and positions of authority tend to be male-dominated. The only way to break this trend is to teach our daughter(s) that they CAN do anything and they are just as worthy as their male counterparts.

How can we do this?

The most important thing is to set a positive example. Don’t compare yourself to others, don’t speak negatively about yourself or your body. Your daughters are watching your every move and listening to every word you say (even when you think they aren’t paying attention)!

Second, encourage your daughters to think for themselves. Talk to them, ask them about their hopes and dreams, and help them find creative outlets to nurture their ideas. It’s ok if their dream is to be an astronaut this year — next year it might be to become a doctor. The important thing is that they have goals!

Why having big dreams is so important for young girls -- How I teach my daughter self-confidence and to value her own worth.

I absolutely love this video because it is such a great conversation starter! Watch it with your kids (girls AND boys!) and see what they think!

Related: The Secret to Ending Conflict with your Tween

Disclosure: This post and sweepstakes are sponsored by Niagara Water, however, all opinions are 100% mine.

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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