HOW CAN I HELP MAINTAIN A YOUNG GIRL’S HEALTHY SELFKimberly Byrd

CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF

If i want a young girl to be confident in herself, I myself

must be confident and lead by example. Just by taking care of

myself, not putting myself down, and embracing my own body

type, I can show girls that every woman has something, many things to be celebrated and

proud of.

SPEAK WISELYYoung girls look up to women

whether they realize it or not. So, I try to be cautious when

commenting on other women’s appearances, both positively and negatively. I want to set a good example, showing that women

should not be putting other women down as well as not encouraging any

existing insecurity a girl may have. Also, being aware that if I

complement someone, to make sure her physical appearance is not the only thing I’m paying attention to.

BE THEREThis is more geared toward a close relationship between

mother and daughter, sisters, or best friends. But, every woman can use a shoulder to lean on. By telling your friend, sibling,

daughter that you love them and are there for them every day, it provides an indispensable feeling

of security for a girl who is desperately looking for places to

fit in in this chaotic world.

EMPOWER HER, EMPOWER YOURSELF

The struggle to “fit in” for a young girl can be so trying, she can lose the passions she once

considered dear to her. By encouraging young girls to

pursue hobbies and interests of theirs, instead of trying to align

herself with the mainstream, you can instill a sense of individuality

and empowerment in a girl.

BE REALInstill a sense of realism when it

comes to media images and mainstream trends. By letting young girls know that what

Hollywood shows as the ideal woman is not necessarily

attainable or realistic, and that is okay.