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

30/05/2023 1h 27min Temporada 1 Episodio 181
How can we raise our girls to like themselves? - with author, Kasey Edwards

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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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