How can we raise our girls to like themselves? - with author, Kasey Edwards

In our 181st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Kasey Edwards. Kasey is a researcher and coauthor of the book, Raising Girls Who Like Themselves – that’s all we need to say and we hope you enjoy!!!

• Should we be raising our girls and boys differently?
• How can we teach our daughters body love and acceptance? 
• What is the key to body confidence?
• Should we be avoiding Barbie TV shows, fairytales and old school Disney princess movies?
• How do we respond to our daughters when they ask us why we are putting on make-up or shaving our legs?
• How do we tackle conversations with our kids when they’re wearing clothing that is inappropriate or want to be nude?
• How do we help our kids make their own choices and decisions?
• How do we teach our children what a good friend is?
• Social media – when do we know that they're ready for it and how do we prepare them for it?
• What’s the best way to teach our kids about consent and sex? And at what age should this start?
• What if our daughter (four years old) is flirtatious and loves attention from older boys? Should we be worried?
• How do we foster having independent, assertive and fierce girls, but still being able to parent them without squashing their self esteem?
• And SO MUCH MORE!!!

Resources:

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves

Help your daughter choose friends who are good for her: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/friend

Body confidence family health check: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/healthcheck

 

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