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I'm Unique |
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Let your daughter list what is unique about her. She may need your help and encouragement. Sometimes it's hard to see and express positive things about yourself! |
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I'm in Charge |
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Over and over again we hear that eating disorders are linked to issues of control. Many girls feel like they don't have much control over their lives, especially as they move out of grade school. Help your daughter recognize what she has control over. Have her draw a circle. In the circle, have her draw a picture of herself or something that represents herself. Have her draw spokes coming out from the circle. At the end of each spoke she can write, paste a picture of or draw something that she has control over. They might include how she wears her hair, what gifts she buys a friend, what clothes she buys, what kind of music and t.v. shows she likes....... She might be surprised at all the things she has control over. |
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These Are My Strengths |
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As a girl moves into adolescence it becomes all too easy for her to focus on perceived faults rather than on her strengths. It's our job to help her recognize those strengths and feel good about who she is. Help her make a list of "what's right about her". Maybe she has a wonderful laugh, a great sense of humoror is great at math. You might want to do it right along with her! |
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The above exercises are exerpted and adapted from |
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Girls Seen and Heard 52 Life Lessons for Our Daughter |
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by The Ms. Foundation for Women. |
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The book uses these exercises as an ongoing notebook project. |
