Girl Power! the 7 Most Important Ways to Empower Your Daughter

It's a sad but true reality that girls of all ages face violence, discrimination and abuse every day in third world countries. While, we may not suffer from poverty and we definitely aren't living in an abusive environment, perhaps that's why I am so passionate about powering my own daughter, even at this young age. I want her armour to be strong and resilient. The following 7 ways I empower my little girl, now and for the future - are the ones that stand out as the most important to me: - By Selena Burgess

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Be Consistent Both in Love (Unconditionally) and With Discipline
Indulge your newborn girls, there's no such thing as being spoiled under one-year-of-age. After that is when things can get tricky. I've found that setting limits and being consistent when I do have to lay down the law really helps with behavioral problems in the long run. If I'm not consistent, then I would be giving my daughter the impression that she can ... more
Photo by: Selena Burgess
Be Consistent Both in Love (Unconditionally) and With Discipline
Indulge your newborn girls, there's no such thing as being spoiled under one-year-of-age. After that is when things can get tricky. I've found that setting limits and being consistent when I do have to lay down the law really helps with behavioral problems in the long run. If I'm not consistent, then I would be giving my daughter the impression that she can have her way by whining and/or throwing a fit.
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