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    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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      Encourage her To Think For Herself
      At this age, letting her call the shots sometimes, is one of the best ways to do this. If I'm always telling her what to do, she'll never learn how to take the initiative. I try to always acknowledge her feelings so that she will hopefully (always) feel comfortable expressing herself, or to stand up for herself. Especially in the face of adversity.
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      Encourage her To Think For Herself
      At this age, letting her call the shots sometimes, is one of the best ways to do this. If I'm always telling her what to do, she'll never learn how to take the initiative. I try to always acknowledge her feelings so that she will hopefully (always) feel comfortable expressing herself, or to stand up for herself. Especially in the face of adversity.
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