My Daughter
Love, Support, Understanding, Leadership, Role Model
Your Daughter Might Be Thinking:
- I am scared to make my own decisions.
- I am not sure what the rules are about my behavior.
- Why do I need to clean my room?
- Will I have the same opportunities as boys or men?
- When should I get married?
- Why did you marry mommy or daddy?
- At what age will I be able to start driving?
- When can I start dating?
- What qualities should I be looking for in a spouse?
- What does it mean to fall in love with someone?
- How much money do I need to live the way we live now?
- Why do I need to go to college?
- What will happen when I am on my own?
- When should I start exercising regularly?
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- I am really glad we made the decision to have you.
- Being your parent is really easy becuase you are a good person.
- I am so happy to be a part of your life. You make it easy to be a good parent.
- "Luck is the residue of hard work." — Branch Rickey
- "I carry your heart with me. I carry it in my heart. I am never without it." — e.e. cummings
- I am always available to help you think through a problem or a situation.
- When it comes to life's most important questions, I would like to be one of the resources you can always count on for good advice.
- “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”― Coco Channel
- I am glad to say that you are exceeding my expections as a daughter. Keep your eyes on the prize.
- Don't worry about the mean girls. They are being mean because they are really good at being mean... maybe not so great at being nice.
- Never apologize for being sensitive or emotional. Let this be a sign that you’ve got a big heart and aren’t afraid to let others see it. Showing your emotions is a sign of strength.
- The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within — strength, courage, dignity. — Ruby Dee
- "Be a girl with a mind, a woman with attitude, and a lady with class." — Anonymous
- Keep believing in yourself. You have to be your own best advocate.
- Focus on becoming the best version of yourself.
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- I am proud of you. – Instead of saying these words and reflecting on your parental pride, let your kid own it.
- Good job.– Instead of saying these generic words, be more specific. Focus on how her performance was achieved. Place credit where it belongs.
- Wait until your father/mother gets home.
- I will never forgive you.
- You should set a good example for your sibling.
- I'm ashamed of you.
- Don't worry, Everything will be okay.
- Here, I'll do it.
- You should not be talking about sex.
- You have to eat everything on your plate.
- Because I said so.
- If you don't clean your room, you'll lose privileges.
- This is terrible... the worst possible outcome.
- Come here. NOW!
Video and Media Library
Pink Opens Up About Raising Strong Kids
Why Parenting Is Not About Raising a Happy Child
Shonda Rhimes' Touching Message for Her Daughters
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