When we constantly tell little girls "you're so beautiful. you're so cute. you're dress is so pretty", we are placing a high emphasis on looks and physical appearance. Author Lisa Bloom covers this topic quite well in one of her articles titled "How to Talk to Little Girls". I highly recommend you check it out!
Anyways, I saw "The Help" yesterday and it was amazing. Here is a little clip from one of my favorite parts. I promise it is not a spoiler and won't give anything away!
So, let's all remember this about ourselves. And once we start believing it, it will be easier and more second nature to speak to little girls in a way that promotes self confidence based on something other than appearance!
Remember, you is smart. You is kind. You is important.
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