5 Ways To Help Boost Girls Self-Esteem

Teens face many challenges. From peer pressure to attempting to fit in, what parents view as being nothing may be a big deal to a teen.

A healthy dose of self-esteem isn’t something that girls wake up with one day. With a variety of images in the world, it’s a parents responsibility to combat any feelings of self-doubt with a large helping of love. If you sense that your child may be on the road to developing low self-esteem, give these helpful hints a try.

1. Be Confident

As women we (mothers, sisters, etc. ) are the first line of defense against unrealistic images. We have the power to change how these images are viewed by the young women in our lives. Girls often emulate the women in their lives so make sure you are setting a good example for the girls around you. This involves displaying good habits in every aspect of your life. You never know who is watching.

2. Choose Words Wisely

The words we use or the way we act have a great amount of influence over the younger girls around us. Think twice about commenting on somebody’s appearance, whether in a positive or negative way. Negative comments invite young girls to create an unhealthy sense of beauty.

3. Be A Fan

What girl doesn’t want someone to love them, recognize their beauty, the good they do and treat them like the princess that they are. Take every chance you can and encourage the girls in your life. She an interest in what they are doing and encourage them to discover what makes them happy. When others attempt to criticize her, the lessons that you taught her will stand out and she will remember that she is perfect just the way she is.

4. Empower Girls

Encourage girls by being individuals and by exploring their individual interests. Having a hobby or a creative outlet that they can excel at helps them build confidence and allows them to work toward a goal.

Be honest and open about your childhood and teenaged years so that your daughter doesn’t feel alienated by the pressure she feels to conform.

5. Be Honest

Be the voice of realism by uncovering the truth behind the images they see. All models are not perfect. Most walk onto the set looking like your neighbor, best friend or teacher. We don’t have the power to erase our flaws and create or eliminate curves, but we do have the power to embrace every inch of the body we have.