What I Want To Teach My Daughters About Beauty

As my daughters grow up and are starting to become more self-aware I see outside influences changing the way they view themselves.   Whether its friends, the lady at the grocery store, the images projected on their favorite TV Shows, magazines, and those Kardashians – they are everywhere; my girls are constantly watching.  I see how they stare at themselves in the mirror.   I’ve had to call them out on trying to wear make-up at times when it’s not approved.  I’ve had to explain why other children wear fake nails and why they can’t.  Why young girls would choose to have their lips enhanced or heaven forbid other parts of their bodies.  I’ve found myself explaining what real beauty is.

Girls -  real beauty cannot be purchased.  There is no product in this world, medical procedure, or cosmetologist that can create real beauty.  Real beauty shines from within.  It comes from love, kindness, courage and most importantly the way you treat others.  I want my girls to know that when you are beautiful on the inside it radiates and people are drawn to you.

Girls - your bodies are perfect.  Your bodies are strong and useful.  You were born with talents, some you've discovered and some you haven't.  Find your talents, develop them, share them with others, teach them to others.  Be thankful and proud of your body.  Take care of it.  Keep it strong. 

This is why you will wait for things like make-up and nails until your inner beauty has been perfected.  This is why I will beg you to get good sleep, eat well and dance.  Why?  Because I love you…and I am your mother.